Record ID: DEV-F13672
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver groat of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London, series C, dating to AD 1351-1352. Initial mark cross 1, lombardic M, reversed barred N, wedge-tailed R, annulet stops. Ref: North 1147, Spink 1565.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: DEV-73C0BD
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval rowel spur, probably dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The arms of the spur are plano-convex in cross section, terminating in a figure of eight-shaped terminal deliniated by a transverse collar. One terminal is missing. The neck follows a U-shaped curve, with a longitudinal ridge on its underside. The following a simple collar the neck bifurcates into the rowel box, with two straight, plano-convex sectioned arms terminating in a perforated lug, also deliniated by a collar. The rowell and axis bar are missing; traces of iron corrosion remain in the perforations. …
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-1FDF61
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper alloy dagger guard (quillon), probably dating to c. AD 1400-1550. The guard consists of a lozengiform bar which broadens to expanded hexagonal section terminals at either end, and has a rectangular hole for the dagger tang at the center. To one side projects a double-arched protective frame. The surface is worn and retains traces of green patina, and black laquer. Iron staining is present around the tang hole, suggesting the blade has corroded in-situ. Dimensions: length 45.7mm; width 26.3mm; thickness 5.6mm; weight 18.3g. Read (2001…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-47A73B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A set of Post Medieval white metal cuff links dating to c. AD 1750-1850. This set of cuff links consists of two octagonal discs secured by a long oval link. Each disc has a concave reverse and an integral loop. The front surface is decorated with a central rose design with five petals around a central cross hatched disc, and a small calyx projecting between each petal, all within a plain linear border. Cuff links with similar designs are recorded on the database e.g. IOW-4A7C02 and LON-C990D7 which are both silver examples with the note that this design was popular at the end of the …
Created on: Saturday 28th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F9432B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn Roman copper alloy probable Sestertius of an uncertain ruler, probably dating to c. AD 1-260. Uncertain reverse type, with a probable standing figure. Probably Rome mint. Found together with DEV-F84454.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-F84454
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded Roman copper alloy probable As of an uncertain ruler, probably dating to c. AD 1-260. Uncertain reverse type, with a probable standing figure flanked by S - C. Rome mint. Found together with DEV-F9432B.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-51E39B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509), dating to c. AD 1508-1509. Profile issue, Rose/Martlet initial mark. Minted at York under Archbishop Bainbridge. North (1991: 104) no. 1751/1.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-FDB244
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649 - 1660. Mint of London. North (1991: 206) no.2728.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
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Record ID: DEV-96F7CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy ten reis coin of Joseph I of Portugal (AD 1750 - 1777), dated 1764. The coin is creased, corroded and pitted and has been abraded. A similar coin is recorded on the database, see SUR-A3F39A.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Record ID: DEV-965AF7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy French jetton, dating to c. AD 1385-1422. Crown type, probably with the inscription AVE MARIA GRACIA P. Obverse depicting a central crown, with three peirced rosettes on the band and a saltire between the central jewel and fleurs. Reverse depicting a triple-stranded cross fleuretty with quatrefoil at the centre within a four arched tressure with elaborated cusps. cf. Mernick & Algar (2001: 228) no. 75. The edge of the jetton has two old breaks on the circumference.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Record ID: DEV-14AAAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy six Deniers of Louis XIV of France (AD 1643-1715), dating to AD 1711. Ampersand mint mark, minted at Aix-en-Provence. cf. DENO-2F2045 on this database. The coin has been struck off-centre, and has a green-black patina.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: DEV-EE419B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy sestertius, possibly of an Antonine Empress, dating to c. AD 139-182. The reverse appears to show a standing figure, flanked by S C. Mint of Rome. The coin has a fragile dark brown patina, with areas of bare reddish-brown alloy visible. The empresses in question are Faustina I, Faustina II, Lucilla and Crispina.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-EDC734
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to AD 140-44 (Reece Period 7), ANNONA AVG, S C, Annona standing holding corn ears and cornucopiae, between modius and prow. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 113, no. 656(var?). The obverse type appears to be radiate and draped right which is not recorded in either RIC or BMC, although it might just be drapery on left shoulder which is noted for RIC 656.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Record ID: DEV-E5D052
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy sestertius of the deified Faustina I (died AD 141), dating to AD 141-61 (Reece Period 7), IVNO S C, Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 165, no. 1143; BMC IV, p. 245, no. 1532.
Created on: Sunday 18th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2A2B41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dating to AD 1594. Third coinage, woolpack initial mark, London mint. North (1991: 137) no. 2015.
Created on: Saturday 2nd December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-13B448
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot, probably dating to AD 1500-1700. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross section, with a flat back and convex front. The front is cast into five longitudinal ribs with a thick, corded transverse collar dividing the leg from the foot. Dimensions: length 50.5mm; width 29.9mm; thickness 18.1mm; weight 91.81g. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is a Type C which they suggest was…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE88A9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval copper-alloy strap-end, dating to between c. 900 and 1100. The item is a simple version of the Thomas class E, Type 1 'Winchester-style' strap-end, its design representing 'inhabited plant scrolls' (Thomas 2004). The more ornate and less common examples of this type have more intricate detail and zoomorphic elements. The item is tongue-shaped, with a raised relief and openwork terminated by a thick transverse bar, above which is a flat plate, recessed on the front, containing evidence of three perforations by which it was attached to a strap. The o…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D7C938
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, dating to between AD 1540 and 1600. The frame is complete, with two oval loops and is plano-convex in cross section. It has a moulded rosette at the outer edge of each loop, and a knop flanking the strap bar. Remains of an iron pin are present attached to the strap bar, and on one loop, suggesting it has corroded away in situ. One side of the frame has an old break, which is worn. Dimensions: length 44.3mm; Width 24.9mm; 2.9mm; weight 6.42g. A similar buckle is published by Whitehead (2003); p 66, no. 410, dated to AD 1550-1650. Similar buckl…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4B301F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle, dating to c. AD 1400-1450; incomplete in that it is missing its pin. The frame comprises of a larger oval loop and smaller rectangular loop for the strap, with a constriction to hold a lost pin at the centre of the central bar, with a corresponding notch on the external edge of the frame. The frame has a flat reverse with the exterior edge of the upper face bevelled. The surface of the buckle has a dark green patina, with traces of a black residue. Dimensions: length 27.2mm; width 31.6mm; thickness 3.4mm; weight 6.04g. A s…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-028C00
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast silver ingot of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1000. The ingot is rounded at one end and has been partly chopped at the other, the break has been completed by bending. The ingot surface and the cut edge are worn. The underside is convex, the surface is pitted and has casting bubbles, the upper surface is slightly concave giving the item a gentle arc shaped cross section at the cut. Possible test marks are present, there is no evidence of hammering. Similar ingot fragments are on the database associated with bullion hoards of probable Viking origin, for other exampl…
Created on: Saturday 18th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopsteignton CP', grid reference and parish protected.