Record ID: DEV-FD465B
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval square biface copper-alloy coin weight for a Rose Ryal issued under James I (1603-1625). Like SUSS-9C255B this coin weight is most certainly for a rose ryal of James I (1603 - 1625), 2nd coinage revalued (Withers and Withers 2011: 25). Similar to GLO-2A6BE8, the obverse depicts the Royal arms on a rose, all within a beaded circle. The reverse depicts a crown beneath which is the value XXXIII/s for 33 shillings within a pelleted circular border. Measurements: Length: 19.8 mm Width: 20 mm Thickness: 5.1 mm Weight: 12.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-FCE4D0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy double looped buckle dating to c. 1500 - 1600 AD. The frame and the central bar survive.The frame is composed of two D-shaped loops with moulded decorations. It appears flat and D-shaped in cross section while the central narrowed bar is sub-circular in cross section. The outer edges of the frame flare and are decorated with three transverse grooves. Two smaller sets of transverse groves decorate the frame at each end of the strap bar. The frame, although complete, is cracked near the upper end of the strap bar. The back of the buckle is fla…
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-FC70DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period AD 1200-1700. The weight has a convex outer face and a concave reverse. It is sub-oval in shape, which suggests it was probably sub-circular in shape originally, and rests flat when rested on a flat surface. The outer face has been decorated with a circular black mark covering most of the surface. While early medieval weights formed of lead with a copper alloy inset do exist (such as YORYM-5F1A6E), the majority of these are solid rather than concave in reverse. The hollow back of this example makes it more likely to …
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-FC2BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy half penny trade token of Beniamin Miller of Upper Shadwell dating to 1666. Obverse: Central windmill, Beniamin Miller's Arms. Obverse legend reads: BENIAMIN MILLER 1666. Star/mullet initial mark. Reverse: HIS HALF PENY on three lines inscribed in an inner circle. The outer circle reads: IN UPPER SHADWELL (Star initial mark). Measurements: Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E7BD68
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy discoidal button dating to the 16-18th century. The button has a convex outer face and concave reverse. The front is decorated with a geometrical pattern resembling a five armed "cross" over two concentric lines. There is a raised circular decoration in its central part, possibly the remains of a central knop. The reverse is undecorated and has a complete integral attachment loop in the middle.OXON-C02D9A shows a similar decoration. Measurements: Diameter: 23.1 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 6.41 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E76E35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy pot leg probably from a cooking pot or cauldron, dating AD 1500-1700. Very similarly to DEV-23438E, the fragment is D-shaped in cross section, and takes the form of a slightly flared hoof-like foot and prominent ridged fetlock-like band, with the break 7.5 mm above the ridge. The protruding fetlock band is almost as wide as the flared end of the foot. The front of the foot is decorated with a prominent central rib and two smaller ones that run parallel at each side. The back of the foot fragment is plain and sits almost flat when set on a flat surface. …
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E7356B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1548-1603) dating to 1582-83. Third coniage. Bell initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 137) no. 2016. Obverse: [E D G] ROSA SINE SP[INA]. Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Reverse: CIV[ITAS] LONDON. Square shield on cross fourchee. Bell initial mark. Measurements: Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.07 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E6F93F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast lead or lead-alloy lion head mount of modern date, c. 1800-1900 Similarly to KENT-E56D67, the mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by a mane. All the protruding facial features and details are clearly visible. The lion head is surrounded by two concentric lines which separate it from an outer circular frame decorated with a floral motif. Unfortunately only part of this outer frame survives. The reverse, plain and undecorated apart from a central circular perforation, lies flat when rested on a su…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E6950B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix of pointed oval shape (vesica) dating to the 14th century. The die has a central incised design probably meant to represents the pelican in her piety with the pelican over her nest. There is a plain line around the design with a worn inscription which reads retrograde as to appear the correct way round when used. The back is flat completely flat apart from the central vertical ridge which extends to a worn integral suspension loop at the top. As KENT-DEA97A reminds us, this type of matrix is not a personal seal. It would have bee…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-E61FD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1548-1603) dating to 1601-2. Third coinage. One initial mark. London mint. North (1991: 137) no. 2016. Obverse: E D G ROSA SINE [SP]INA. Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON. Square shield on cross fourchee. One initial mark. The obverse is very worn in its central part but most of the inscription is clearly legible. Measurements: Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.89 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-AE7767
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative "developed" T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period (50-150 AD). Only the wings and a small fragment of the bow survive. The wings are cylindrical in shape, sub-circular in cross section, perpendicular to the bow and are decorated with two parallel circular grooves at each end. The wings contain the axis bar for the hinged pin, a small fragment of which is still visible on the reverse side. There is a central slot on the reverse of the wings, to allow the hinges to move. The humped head of the bow is convex and decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: DEV-AE0DC5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-oval in plan, D-shaped in cross section and rests flat when rested on a flat surface. There is a central uneven perforation on both sides; both openings, which were probably sub-circular in shape originally, now taper into an elongated tear shape. One almost three times the size of the other. The outer surface is decorated with an uneven series of circular punctured incisions that vary in size and depth. The outer and inner walls of the spindle appear worn and uneven, w…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-AD3A69
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval floral mount dating from 1500-1700. The object is broadly sub circular in shape, in the design of a convex flower with six petals. Each petal is separated by an incised radial line. The end of each petal is slighly raised and separated by the rest of its body by a semi circular line, creating a boss like shape at the end of each petal.The back of the mount is concave and undecorated apart from the the stub of an integrally cast fixing pin which projects from the centre of the mount. It is similar to SUR-A2AEC7 and NLM-7AA3B6, both of which are also p…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-ACE25D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval fragment of a silver coin, probably a sixpence, of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Mint and initial mark unclear. Obverse type: crowned bust of Elizabeth facing left with rose behind. Reverse type: Square shield with long cross fourchée. Measurements: Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.51 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-ACAB91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post medieval silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth facing left with rose behind. [ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB] REGIN[A] Reverse: Square shield with long cross fourchée, 1570 above. [POSVI] DEV [AD]IVTO[REM MEV]. Mint and initial mark unclear. The coin is bent and in very poor condition. There is a portion of coin missing at 9 o'clock, possibly deliberately clipped. Measurements: Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.13 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-AC3D1D
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 1578. 7th issue, mint of London, plain cross initial mark, as North (1991:1997). Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth facing left with rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGIReverse: Square shield with long cross fourchée,​​​​​​ 1578 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM ME[V].Although now bent to an "S" shape the coin is in good conditions. Measurements: Diameter: 26.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.70 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-AC01CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to AD 1570. Mint of London, castle initial mark. North (1991: 135) no. 1998. Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth facing left with rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANG [FRA ET HIBER REGINA] Reverse: Square shield with long cross fourchée, 1570 above.POSUI [DEUM AD I]UTOREM MEUM. Measurements: Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.13 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-ABA9E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Trade Weight dating to the Post Medieval to Modern date c. AD 1700-1850. This trade weight comprises a disc which has been ground down on one side leaving a rim around the edge. In the centre is a ring-and-dot used to hold the weight while it was being ground. There are two identifying marks overlapping the rings in the depressed section. The first mark is the sword of St Paul for the City of London, the second is unclear.The reverse is flat and, apart from the numerous file marks, plain. Measurements: Diameter: 31.9 mm Thickness: 5.6 mm Weight: 26.33 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-AB3346
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy pot leg probably from a cooking pot or cauldron, dating AD 1500-1700. The fragment is D-shaped in cross section, and takes the form of a flared hoof-like foot and prominent ridged fetlock-like band, with the break just above this ridge. The fetlock band is almost as wide as the flared end of the foot. The front of the foot is decorated with a central rib and two smaller ones that run parallel at each side. The back of the foot fragment is plain and sits almost flat when set on a flat surface. As DEV-3014BB reminds us, crudely made cast copper alloy v…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-AAEBF0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval cast lead Russian cloth seal, for hemp or flax, dating to the 18th to 19th century. The seal consists of two joined discs, one showing the arms of Russia, a double headed eagle, with an inscription in Cyrillic above; the other is plain. The original inscription would have read Санкт-Петербург (Saint Peterburg) to indicate the port of origin but unfortunately only the letters бург are now visible. As SUR-D58F17 reminds us, seals bearing the state arms of Russia, a double-headed eagle usually holding an orb and scepter which is stradd…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
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