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Record ID: LON-FCF0B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) military button of the 3rd Foot Guards "Scots Guards" dating from AD1775-1800. This is an enlisted man's cast 1-piece button. The front of the button has the Order of the Thistle. 3 and G with a thistle between, within a cross with points in angles made up of different length radiating lines. The button is cast in pewter with a separate iron shank, now missing. The reverse has the maker name I McGOWAN / Gerrard St / London
Dimensions: diameter: 21.75mm; weight: 3.71g.
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Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C232B6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy toy frying pan probably dating to the 17th century. It has circular base with straight bevelled sides. The handle is broken and missing. The pan contains two fish in high relief, pointing in the same direction. A similar pan is depicted in Forsyth and Egan (2005:123) Type 6 design 1.
Dimensions: diameter: 41.71mm; weight: 9.87g.
Other pans on the database are LON-BAF757 and LON-1318C1
Egan & Forsyth (2005:120-1) write that it is quite common for just the pan without the handle to survive. &…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C20C99
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper alloy coin weight dating from the 15th-16th century. This is a weight for a ryal. The weight is square and features a galley with rose on the obverse. The reverse is blank and undecorated. Similar examples can be see in Withers and Withers (1995:23).
Obverse: Galley with rose
Dimensions: length: 17.16mm; width: 16.35mm; thickness: 5.23mm; weight: 7.28g.
References: Withers, P. & Withers, B. 2011. Identifying Coin-Weights Found in Britain Lions Ships and Angels. Galata Press
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C1F7AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 332 Reverse shows two soldiers and two standards. Reece period 17. Uncertain mint.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.38mm; weight: 1.73g.
Obverse description: Right facing bust, cuirassed and laureate
Obverse inscription: []CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: two solders two standards
Reverse inscription: [GLOR IAEXERC ITVS]
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C1D9CF
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: BRIGET . WHITE = A dolphin
Reverse: IN . KATHERINS . COVRT = B . W
Dimensions: diameter: 15.10mm; weight: 0.67g.
Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1983. English Tokens C.1200 - 1425. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 53 1984.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C1B2A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval tin pictorial issue main series token, dating to the early 13th century. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:72/Pl. 5; no. 55) illustrate a token which bears the same design.
Obverse: Cockeral walking left
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse: A
Reverse inscription: None
Dimensions: diameter: 16.13mm; weight: 0.75g.
Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1983. English Tokens C.1200 - 1425. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 53 1984.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C17281
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy token of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603), issued c.AD 1574.
Obverse: GOD SAVE THE QVEEN = A bust of queen three-quarters left wearing ruff, crown above.
Reverse: []NG EN = Mercury left . over captive female, [SVBD]VCENDIS RATIONIB[VS]
Dimensions: diameter: 24.51mm; width: 13.74mm; weight: 2.65g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C0F07A
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 1656-1674. Williamson (1889:795 no.3457)
EDMVND . LANGTON . IN = The Coopers Arms
WHITECROSS . STREETE = HIS . HALF . PENY
Dimensions: 19.75mm; diameter: weight: 0.78g
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 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C0AE21
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy half penny trade token dating from AD 1668. (Williamson 1889:528 no.168)
THOMAS . TAYLOR . IN = The Butchers Arms
BEECH . LANE . 1668 = HIS / HALF / PENY / T . S . T
Dimensions: 19.75mm; diameter: weight: 0.78g
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 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C08C1B
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 1661. Williamson (1989:749 no. 284).
THO . WHITE . AT . YE . BLACKMORES = Bust left []/61
HEAD . IN . WEST . SMITHFEILD = T . E . W
Dimensions: 19.62mm; diameter: weight: 0.97g
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 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C06484
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1485-1509. No initial mark. Mint of York under Archbishop Rotherham. North (1975:84 no.1726/1). The coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock position.
Obverse: King enthroned
Obverse inscription: [] REX
Reverse description: Square shield over long cross, two keys below
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS []
Dimensions: diameter: 16.11mm; weight: 0.59g.
Similar coins on the database are YORYM-08EE37 and LON-BA2881.
References: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C02F7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) Second coinage, dating from AD 1573. uncertain Initial mark. Mint of London. North (1975:111, No. 1997).
Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right.
Obverse inscription: [EL[ZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI]
Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1573.
Reverse inscription: [POSVI/DEV.'AD/VTORE/M:MEV]
Dimensions: diameter: 22.13mm, Weight: 1.46g
Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BF631A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) Third coinage, dating from AD 1593. Initial mark Tun. Mint of London. North (1975:113, No. 2015).
Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right.
Obverse inscription: EL[IZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB R]EGI
Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1566.
Reverse inscription: POS[VI/DEV.'AD/]VTORE]/M:MEV
Dimensions: diameter: 23.17mm, Weight: 1.39g
Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spin…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BF4937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating from AD 1566. Initial mark Portcullis. Mint of London. North (1975:111, No. 1997).
Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right.
Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DGANG:FR.ET:HIB REGI
Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1566.
Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.'AD/]VTORE/M:MEV:
Dimensions: diameter: 24.64mm, Weight: 1.95g
Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BEB9E1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead-alloy toy in the form of a horse and rider, probably dating 17th to 18th century. It is a Type 5 Equestrian figure (Forsyth and Egan 2005), being flat with mouldings on both sides. The rider can be seen with a wide-brimmed hat and long coat with wide cuffs, and long cuffed boots. The figure is holding onto the reigns of the horse. The horse has a decorative saddle and appears to be moving with pace, although one hind leg is missing and the other hind leg is bent upwards. The tail of the horse is missing. This metal has a dark grey colour.
A simila…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BE010D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to AD 1600-1750. This is a four part cloth seal.
Obverse: three flur de lis 1 1/2 on onepart and head right uncertain legend around.
Reverse: undecorated
Dimensions: length: 62.26mm; width: 12.28mm; thickness: 1.43mm; weight: 6.04g
References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford.
Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Arc…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BDBB03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy apothecary's weight for 1 Drachm dating 17th century. This weight is square with chamfered edges. Both sides are the same and show the symbol for Drachm.
Dimensions: length: 10.95mm; width: 11.05mm; thickness: 1.93mm; weight: 1.70g.
David Coates (http://www.apothecariesweights.com/) writes "I call this set the Prototype because they seem to have arrived on the scene rather suddenly towards the end of the 17th Century. As this was the time when the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries was nearing its period of greatest influence, it is not unreasona…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD9A87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD 1560-1561. First coinage, North (1975:110 no. 1988). Mint mark Martlet. Mint of London.
Obverse description: Bust of the Queen in profile facing left.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Shield on a long cross fourchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Dimensions: diameter: 13.34 mm; weight: 0.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD9226
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD 1560-1561. First coinage, North (1975:110 no. 1988). Mint mark Martlet. Mint of London.
Obverse description: Bust of the Queen in profile facing left.
Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Shield on a long cross fourchee dividing legend
Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON
Dimensions: diameter: 14.82 mm; weight: 0.40g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD7F77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver two pence (half groat) from the Commonwealth period (AD 1649-1660). North (2728)
Obverse description: Shield of St George within a wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch
Reverse description: conjoined shield of St George and the shield of Ireland.
Dimensions: diameter: 14.85mm; weight: 0.79g
Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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