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Record ID: HESH-7C7FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a much abraded, possibly broken and melted copper alloy coin of possible Roman date. The coin is almost completely indecipherable - being oval in plan and section. On one face is all that remains of a face looking right, whilst the reverse is lost completely. The metal is most like a base metal coin from the period 50-250 AD. The fragment measures 17.1mm length, 15.2mm width, is 6.5mm thick and 5.85 grams
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1A3576
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, broken, corroded and eroded coin possibly dating to the later Roman period. All surface detail has been lost and the coin has been broken and rolled in the soil. The coin is a dark green colour with an abraded surface patina. All surface detailing is lost. The coin measures 25.2mm length, is 23.5mm width and 3.4mm thick; it weighs 6.84 grams
Created on: Monday 1st July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven Arms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-588CB0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with four pointed ovals arranged in an irregular cross; each oval is formed from two curvilinear arches. This type is often referred to as a propeller or daisy pattern. The token measures 19.1mm diameter is 2.8mm thick and weighs 2.54 grams.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2009
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-587ED6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with an irregular series of eight pellets arranged in a ring around a central pellet. The token measures 18.2mm diameter is 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.76 grams.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2009
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0716D6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Jetton, struck in Nuremberg. Almost all detail has been lost and identification of merchant / moneyer cannot be achieved. Most Probably Hanns Krauwinkel II
Created on: Wednesday 29th July 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4B60A2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of curvi-linear cast ribs which form an irregular flower head of four peltals centred around a single pellet. The token measures 21.7mm diameter is 1.9mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B54F5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of cast ribs which form an irregular interlocking pattern. The token measures 15.6mm diameter is 2.0mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4AF695
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with a cross formed from inetrlocking vertical and horizontal ribs. In each divided quarter of the cross is a pellet. The design is similar to that on medieval coinage, however it may not date from that period. The token measures 14.9mm diameter is 2.5mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0830A0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with an irregular vertical cross; in each angle are a series of further interlaced designs, possibly representing letters? The token measures 17.2mm diameter is 2.5mm thick and weighs 2.33 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-082A24
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of irregular radiating lines forming an irregular interlaced pattern; at the centre is a single pellet. The token measures 18.1mm diameter is 2.6mm thick and weighs 3.33 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0822B1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of irregular radiating lines possibly forming an irregular central voided cross with the angles being further divided by two diagonal lines each. The token measures 17.6mm diameter is 1.8mm thick and weighs 2.39 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-081743
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with an irregular design being formed from a vertical line which divides the flan in two; either side of this line – set at right angles - are six horizontal lines. The token measures 16mm diameter is 2.1mm thick and weighs 2.59 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-080338
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a cast wheel, formed from raised cast lines. It consists of a circle with a centrally positioned pellet from which radiate eight irregular spaced spokes. The token measures 18.4mm diameter is 3.3mm thick and weighs 3.59 grams. The token measures 14.3mm diameter is 3.5mm thick and weighs 3.06 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07F4C4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series three raised linear ribs which overlap forming an irregular star. The token measures 14.3mm diameter is 3.5mm thick and weighs 3.06 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07EA50
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series a cross which divides the flan evenly, in each quarter is a single pellet positioned relatively centrally The token measures 15.9mm diameter is 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.79 grams
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07E1B4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of irregular radiating lines which expand from an off centre pellet dividing the upper surface into 5 irregular wedges. At the centre of each wedge is a pellet. The token measures 16.5mm diameter is 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.41 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-074715
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1600). The upper face of the token is decorated with a series of irregular radiating lines which expand from an off centre pellet dividing the upper surface irregularly. The token measures 20.8mm diameter is 3.1mm thick and weighs 4.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8E9EB2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and abraded copper alloy coin weight of post medieval (Elizabethan) date, made for weighing the gold crown (possibly of the double rose); which was the equivalent of 5 shillings and weighed 48 grains of Henry VIII and Edward VI (1526-49). The coin weight is uni-faced and square in plan, sub-rectangular in cross section. The design on the front face of the weight is positioned so that weight is aligned on its point, like a diamond. It consists of a centrally positioned double rose, rose within a rose, which is crowned. Both roses are formed from five sets of petals each.…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shifnal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D80520
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy medallion or medal of probable late post medieval date or early modern date (post 1558 - 1850). The medallion is circular in plan with a raised outer border. The medal has been slightly twisted and distorted and the detail decoration on the front face has been removed through a combination of corrosion and abrasion. The reverse is relatively flat and plain although decorative detail may have been lost. A small oval hole has been pierced in the upper section of the medal (2.2mm x 1.8mm) presumably to either suspend or fix to another object. The hole is not original and …
Created on: Thursday 21st August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-08BD65
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late Medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1650). The upper face of the token is decorated with a cast design, consisting of a raised centrally positioned bell bordered on two sides by two rows of annular pellets. The bell is decorated with two bands of tessellating triangles. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token measures: 24.5mm diameter, is 2.5mm thick, and weighs 7.06 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 30th July 2008
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.