Record ID: LANCUM-3D7302
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin, a 1 Vintém, probably of of João V of Portugal. A Vintém is equal to 20 Reis. The lack of legends makes them hard to date precisely. It probably dates from c1734 to c1750 AD. The diameter is 13mm and the weight 0.63g. Obverse shows an armillary sphere with diagonal band. Reverse shows a cross with a smaller cross in each quadrant.
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Saturday 10th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CE04DB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end, probably dating 13th to early 15th century. The hollow attachment end is trapezoidal in plan, leading to an elaborate terminal with a 3 armed leaf decoration, and a scroll either side. The attachment end has a rectangular field, containing an ornate, engraved letter "A". There are 2 rivet holes at the top of the object, which align with another set of rivet holes on the opposing side. The opposing side is undecorated. Dimensions: length: 42.38mm; width: 27.16mm; thickness: 4.71mm (at hollow end), 2.48mm at terminal end ; weight: 17.96g. There …
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7DB8E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval - early Post Medieval lead alloy token (15th - early 16th century). Cross and Pellets series, London manufacture. Obverse: Gothic style letter H with a border of oblique raysObverse inscription: NoneReverse: Cross with a pellet in each quarter inside a linear circle; the whole enclosed with a broad oblique ray border. Rays have the same orientation on obverse and reverse.Reverse inscription: None Reference: The British Numismatic Journal Volume 54 1985. p.94 and 145 no 4. There are several other similar tokens recorded on the database: LON-352C98, LON-E76210, LON-73CB12
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CD8C03
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy apothecary weight for ½ Drachm dating AD1618-1900. The weight is flat and square in shape, with both sides stamped with the traditional symbol for ½ Drachm, a number 3, which is joined to an f and s.The weight is dark coppery brown in colour. These types of weight were in use from 1618 to the 19th century. Dimensions: Width: 10.69mm; Length: 10.32mm; Thickness: 2.16mm; Weight: 1.82g
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 11th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-813DC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver sixpence of James I (AD1603-1625), dated AD1607. North 2103. Dimensions: Diameter - 24.64mm; weight - 1.36g
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B56A26
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval tin-alloy 'American plantations token' valued at one 24th of a Spanish real (one and a half farthings), depicting James II on horseback on the obverse, dating to c. 1688. Dimensions: diameter: 27.48 mm; weight: 9.3 g. The token was minted in the reign of James II for use in the American plantations. Similar tokens have been recorded on the database, including: LON-128ECB, LON-1C1E65, LON-D20457. Few, to date, have been found outside London.
Created on: Friday 11th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd December 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C31518
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy double tournois of Frédéric-Maurice (Sedan principality) dated AD 1642. The obverse depicts the bust of the ruler in profile facing right. The inscription reads F.M[.D.L.TOVR.DVC.D.BV]ILLON. The reverse depicts three fleurs-de-lys in triangular formation. The inscription reads DO[VBLE.DE].SE[D]AN.1643. Dimensions: diameter: 18.04 mm; weight: 1.24g.
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D9C6B9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy button dating to the 16th century. The button is plano-convex with a copper alloy loop attached on the flat side to form a shank. There is also a faint casting seam through the centre of the flat side. The decoration on the convex side consists of a central pellet within a 5 pointed star motif. There are also five pellets, one in each point of the star. A similar example has been recorded on the database: LON-A2C5F1 Dimensions: Diameter: 10.62mm; thickness: 10.28mm; weight: 2.04g
Created on: Sunday 13th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DA8273
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy button, probably dating to the 17th century. The button is biconvex and hollow with 4 holes on the reverse, the inner 2 where the looped shank would have been attached and the outer 2 being blow-holes. The front of the button has a centre square, surrounded by a thatch decoration. There is a slight indent on the front side. Read (2005:352) illustrates this type of button for which he suggests a date of circa 17th century. Dimensions: diameter: 15.71mm; weight: 1.98g Reference: Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. Portcullis…
Created on: Sunday 13th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EFDA0B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy trader's token dated AD 1643 in Roman numerals (MDCXLIII). It is similar in style to the 17th century copper alloy trade token farthings.The obverse side has the date 1643 in Roman numerals (MDCXLIII) spaced over 3 lines, MD being the top line, CXL the middle line, and III the bottom line. The reverse of the token has the letters T . H in the central field, and an illegible legend around the edge of the token. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.75mm; weight: 2.49g
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B28ED2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy button dating to the 17th or 18th century. The button is biconvex and hollow, and is made of 2 sections, the back and front, joined together around the side. On the back of the button, there is an intact iron shank in the centre, and a blow-hole on either side of the shank, one being larger than the other. There is no decoration visible. Read illustrates a similar button (2005, 87, no.360), however this one is copper alloy, rather than lead alloy. Dimensions: Length: 20.14mm; diameter: 16.55mm; weight: 5.86g Reference: Read, B. 2005. Meta…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DC5F2E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval English type jetton of George I (1714-1727), minted in Nuremberg by Iohann Iacob Dietzel (fl.1711-1748). The obverse of the jetton has a right-facing bust of George I, surrounded by the legend GEORG . LVD . D . G . M BRIT . FR . ET H . REX. The reverse has four crowned shields of arms in a cross, a star in centre and linked Cs in the angles of the cross. This is surrounded by the legend COVNTERS . IOHANN . IACOB . DIETZEL . RECHP. Mitchiner no. 1876 Reference: Mitchiner, M. 1988. Jetons, Medalets and Tokens, Volume 1. The Medieval Period and Nuremberg. S…
Created on: Friday 25th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-16F97C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (AD1509-1547), minted at the Tower from AD1544-1547. A large portion of the coin is missing. The obverse of the coin shows a bearded bust of the king facing forward-right, surrounded by the legend. The reverse shows a long cross over the Royal shield, surrounded by the legend. Initial mark: Lis. A parallel can be in North (1975, no. 1844) Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Dimensions: diameter: 24.98mm; weight: 1.91g
Created on: Monday 28th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42D278
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing issued by Edward Fish, Wapping, dating AD1648-74. Williamson (1889), no. 3296, London. Obverse: face with rays protruding from it to represent a sun. The legens reads EDWARD . FISH . AT, with a star initial mark ending the inscription. Reverse: letters E and F, with a flower motif in between. The legend reads THE . SVNN . IN . WAPIN with a star initial mark ending the inscription. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century. Elliot Stock: London. Dimensions: diameter: 1…
Created on: Wednesday 30th December 2015
Last updated: Sunday 27th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-453C77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy 8 Maravedis resellado 'cob' coin, probably of Philip III (AD1598-1621). It has been counter-stamped several times, making the markings hard to decipher. The obverse side has the numbers 69, for the year 1669, meaning it was counter-stamped during the reign of Charles II of Spain (AD1661-1700). The letters III are also visible, probably from when the coin was originally struck under the rule of Philip III. The reverse side has also been counter-stamped, with the only legible marking being the number 8, indicating it's 8 maravedis denomination. Dimension…
Created on: Wednesday 30th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-040BE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Quattrino from the Italian Papal state of Bologna, of Pope Innocent X, dated AD1647. The obverse depicts a rampant lion, which looks to be holding a staff or pole. The reverse of the coin says BONO NIA DOCET 1647 in 4 lines. The obverse of the coin is quite worn, whilst the reverse is slightly less worn. Dimensions: 20.71mm; weight 2.58g
Created on: Friday 8th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-69184B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy book fitting dating to the late 16th century (AD1550-1600). The book clasp is rectangular and formed of one sheet, with a flared rivet attachment end and a hook at the other end. The flared end widens to form a stretched trapezoid with six removes of different shapes from the outer edge. At the flared end of the object, there are 2 rivets of the same alloy still intact. The front surface is decorated with an engraved linear pattern comprising 3 isoceles triangles, with a remove being at the centre-bottom of each triangle, pointing towards the midd…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D5E8DC
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy Freeman's badge of the City of London dated AD1680 for John Napton. Shaped as a waisted shield with integral suspension loop. The obverse face bearing the arms of the City of London, top right quadrant is stamped 10 V[F?]W. The reverse face is stamped FOR JOHN NAPTON A FREEMAN 1680. Dimensions: Length: 64.01mm; width: 43.32mm; thickness: 2.68mm; weight: 35.87g
Created on: Monday 18th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-26523A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval, to early Post Medieval copper alloy knife terminal, probably dating AD1400-1550 and of Flemish origin. The object is made of 2 copper alloy plates, seperated by corroded iron, probably the remains of the tang of the knife. The plates are sub-trapezoidal in shape, with rounded upper edges. Both sides of the object have incised decoration, inside an incised border. One side depicts a crowned bust of a female person with long hair wearing robes depicted by linear and geometric lines. Her face is pointing slightly downwards and to the right. She appears to be holding a st…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35274A
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy dress hook with a copper alloy hook, dating AD1500-1600. The object is lozenge-shaped, with the top apex missing. On the side apexes there are rounded knops, and at the bottom apex, a knop protrudes away from the foci. The object is inscribed with what appears to be a backwards capital E, joined to the letter B. A copper alloy wire has been embedded into the object, protruding from the bottom apex, which has been bent backwards to form a hook. On the rear side of the object, just before the missing apex, there is a flattened loop across the width …
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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