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Record ID: LON-E6E1D1
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval clay tobacco pipe dating from AD 1690-1729. This is a Oswald type 11-12. The tobacco pipe has a flat teardrop shaped heal with an incuse maker's stamp SaM HUGH impressed on the base of the heal. The pipe bowl is barrel-shaped, with a milled bowl rim which is inclined at an obtuse angle to the stem. The pipe has a bore hole running within the length of the stem. The maker is Samuel Hughes of Much Wenlock, Shropshire.
Dimensions: length: 101.66mm; height: 34.26mm; inside diameter of bowl: 9.66mm; weight: 18.61g.​
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Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
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Record ID: LON-E6676C
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic to early Neolithic, flint blade flake probably dating 10000-3001BC. This is a tertiary flake with some cortex remaining at one end. There is a pronounced bulb of percussion. There are three blade flake removal scars on the dorsal surface. There is evidence of retouch along the edges and at the striking end where four flakes have been removed.
Dimensions: length: 73.21mm; width: 16.51mm; thickness: 4.54mm; weight: 5.34g
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LON-BDD782
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman bone gaming counter dating from AD 50-410. The counter is decorated with four shallow concentric rings on the upper surface, the reverse has scratched VV and other lines. This decoration was possibly produced through turning on a lathe. The edges straight. Similar counter can be found in Crummy (1995: Nos. 2271), and in MacGregor (1985: pg132-133). Kenyon type B.1, they seem to have been produced throughout the Roman period with little variation.
Dimensions: diameter: 21.41mm; thickness: 2.51mm; weight: 1.57g
Other gaming counters on the databa…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-81EE36
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of a seated figure possibly Roma holding a septre in left hand and palladium in her right dating from AD 50-410. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has the figure incised into it. The rest of the intaglio is a blue/black in colour. The reverse is flat. A similar seated figure representing Roma is illustrated in Henig (1978 plate XXXIX nos. 250)
Dimensions: length: 13.18mm; width: 10.36mm; thickness: 4.17mm; weight: 0.94g.
Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved …
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-421067
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from AD1651, issued by John Moore of New Brentford, Middlesex. Williamson (1889:814 no.19).
Obverse: IOHN . MOORE . IN . NEW = I . M . M.
Reverse: BRAINTFORDE . 1651 = I . M . M.
Dimensions: diameter: 15.10mm; weight: 0.78g.
Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol II. Elliot Stock, London.
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Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-41FD4D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval lead alloy cross and pellets token, London series, AD1425-1490. The obverse has a letter A, in the field surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The reverse has a central short cross pattee with a ring and dot in each angle surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The oblique rays run in an clockwise direction upon both faces suggesting a London rather than London origin. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984:94) write "a significant number of 'cross and pellets' tokens have been recovered alongside coins of Henry VII, suggesting that they remained in use until t…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-3F5C91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to AD 70 (Reece Period 4). COS ITER TR POT reverse type depicting Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left. Mint of Rome. RIC II, Part 1 (second edition) no. 29
Obverse inscription: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Obverse: laureate head right
Reverse inscription: COS ITER TR POT
Reverse: Pax, draped. seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-2D22DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330 (Reece Period 17), POP ROMANVS / Bridge over River. Mint of Constantinople, CONS / S. RIC VIII, p. 448, no. 21. A special issue for the dedication of Constantinople.
Obverse: Drapred bust left, cornucopiae on left shoulder
Obverse legend: POP ROMANVS
Reverse: Bridge over a river
Reverse inscription: no legend
Dimensions: diameter: 12.54mm; weight: 0.49g
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-2C650E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval silver sceat (or proto-penny) of an anonymous ruler dating to the period AD 710 - 765. Series E, variety A. Sub-group 1 "basic porcupine" type depicting quilled crescent coiled right/beaded standard. Mint uncertain. Abramson 2006, p.86, no.E110.
Obverse description: Quilled crescent coiled right, enclosing three bars
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Beaded standard enclosing angular symbols and central annulet representing degenerate TOTII legend
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Dimensions: dimeter: 12.35mm; weight: 0.97g
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Paxton road', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-2C4A2E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy rose and orb Nuremberg jetton of Damianus Krauwinckel (master 1543-1581). Rosette initial mark. Mitchener (1988:419 no.1435). The jetton has a hole punched through it.
Obverse: DOMIANVS [KRAV]WIN[CKEL; Three crowns alternating with three lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose
Reverse: fictitious legend; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a tressure of three arches within a circle, annulets in agles
Diameter: 24.00mm. Weight: 1.07g.
Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalet…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-458604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Julia Domna (AD 193-217), dating from AD 196-211, mint of Rome,. RICvol IV pt 1, no 555.
Obverse: Bust right, hair waved and coiled at back, draped.
Obverse inscription: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse: Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Reverse inscription: HILARITAS
Dimensions: diameter: 16.99mm; weight: 2.37g
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: LON-1A9268
Object type: DRINKING VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval tin-glazed tea bowl dating from the first half of the 18th century. The sherd has a thick white tin glaze on both the interior and exterior surfaces. The outside of the bowl is decorated with stylised landscapes and floriate scenes of bushes and plants and houses imitating Chinese porcelain wares. The fabric has sparse quartz tempering and is a pale buff-pink colour from the biscuit firing.
Dimensions: diameter: 73.42mm; height: 39.94mm; thickness: 2.34mm; weight: 41.31g
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: LON-1A7F71
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy pewter spoon dating AD 1630-1700. The remaining spoon consists of part of the bowl and hexagonal stem. These spoons are mass produced in a mould. The stem is cut off at a slight angle from front to back and supported with a short tongue upon the back of the bowl. There is no trace of an internal iron strengthening rod. A maker's mark is present of a key with initials R on left and I on the right within a circular beaded border. The bowl has been cut . Similar spoons are dated to the late 17th century.
Dimensions: 112.01mm; width: 25.73m…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-19FAD3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token issued by George Taylor of Tower Hill, London dating from AD1651. Williamson (1889:777 no.3200).
Obverse: GEORGE . TAYLOR . BAKER = Bakers Arms
Reverse: ON . TOWER . HILL .1651 = A wheat sheaf
Dimensions: diameter: 15.70mm; weight: 1.00g.
Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London.
Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-19D766
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token from Ratcliff Highway, London dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1889:710 no 2363).
Obverse: AT . THE . ROSE . TAVERN = A Rose
Reverse: IN . RATLIFE . 1653= I . B . S
Dimensions: diameter: 15.63mm; weight: 1.03g.
Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. I. Elliot Stock: London.
Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-198C8E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy, farthing trade token from Greenwich, London dating from AD1648-1674. Williamson (1891 no. 314). The token has a die flaw on the reverse.
Obverse: AT . THE . GEORGE = George and the dragon
Reverse: IN . GREENWICH = E . B
Dimensions: diameter: 15.84mm; weight: 0.68g.
Tokens of this type on the database are LON-CB3EB6 and LON-AA9DC4
Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1891. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol. II. Elliot Stock: London.
Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-163298
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from AD 1648-1674.
Obverse: AT . THE . KINGS . HEAD = A kings head
Reverse: IN . HOLBON . TAVERN = H . M . H
Dimensions: diameter: 15.86mm; weight: 0.83g.
Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol I. Elliot Stock: London.
Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-15FE75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy annular brooch dating from AD 1300-1500. The brooch frame is square in plan with seven evenly spaced trefoils (only six remain) running around the outside, one at each corner and then one between except on one side where the frame is pinched to receive a pin now missing. Running around the frame is an inscription. I Y V O I [] V. The reverse is undecorated.
Dimensions: length: 22.95mm; width: 21.33mm; thickness: 2.11mm; weight: 2.56g
A annular brooch with similar inscription is illustrated in van Beuningen (2000:470 no.2159).
Reference: Va…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: LON-15B0F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy Early Tudor type token, dating AD 1490-1545. A similar tokens from the same series are depicted in Mitchiner/Skinner (1984:148).
Obverse: Shield with central pellet.
Obverse inscription: uncertain inscription.
Reverse: A capital letter W surmounted by a cross
Dimensions: diameter: 26.59mm; weight: 5.09g.
Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1984. English Tokens C.1425 - 1672. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 54 1985.
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: LON-157597
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval gunflint from a flint lock rifle, dating AD 1700-1850. The flint has been worked to form a trapezoidal shape in plan with 3 faces where blades have been removed on the top. One side is rough and irregularly cut, tapering to a narrower evenly worked side which is now damaged missing part of the edge.
Dimensions: length: 34.35mm; width: 30.88mm; thickness: 10.31mm; weight: 16.27g.
Similar gunflints have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database please see SWYOR-F14C43; WAW-DACD06; LON-25AD24 and LON-665A41.
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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