Record ID: HESH-33CFDE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete example of a medieval - post medieval copper-alloy miniature 'fuddling cup', dating from AD 1400 - 1700. The piece consists of three miniature cauldrons or posnets which are conjoined. They are rudimentary in form with simple, pinched handles which have been partly abraded. The bodies are sub-circular in plan and have convex sides. Each vessel has a singular leg protruding outwards from each corner. Two of which are still complete, measuring between 9-10mm, and terminate in foots which splay outwards. One of the legs has been broken off and only …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-E13AE3
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, medieval, gilded copper alloy annular brooch with pin in situ dating from AD1200-1400. These were pinned at the neck to fasten two parts of clothing together (Ward-Perkins 1940, 237-75), or used purely decoratively by both men and women. The frame for the brooch is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is 2.4mm thick and 4.5mm wide. Its outer diameter is 20.2mm, its inner diameter is 11.3mm. Both sides of the frame feature decoration which consists of raised saltire crosses followed by trapezoidal fields in a repeating pattern around the circ…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-CDE4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating 140-143AD (Reece Period 7), mint of Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Reverse: Emperor standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III, pg. 38. No. 105c(c) Measurements: diameter 18.5mm; weight 2.55g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDA317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn nummus of Helena dating 337-341AD (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Bust right. Legend illegible. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.  [PAX PVBLICA]. Measurements: diameter 13.9mm; weight 0.67g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CD7034
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a sesterius or dupondius dating c. 42-250AD.   Measurements: diameter 27.2mm; weight 8.36g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-800FB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, with reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn. Its original patina has been removed through cleaning. The edges have been abraded and most parts of the inscription are not legible.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-7DC5F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, probably depicting two soldiers and one standard, but could also be two soldiers and two standards. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn, with brownish green and black patina. Much of the edges have been abraded and parts of the inscription are now lost.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-51BA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second issue, dated to AD 1579. N. 1988. The coin is worn and scratched, and it was clipped. Much of the bust and inscription are no longer visible.
Created on: Friday 5th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-865E4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver medieval long cross penny of Edward II (ad1307 - 1327) class 10cf5a1 (1309-1310)  Longcross reverse with 3 pellets in each angle, CIVI TAS CAN TO[R] .  Crowned bust facing, EDWARANGLD[NS]hYB Weight: 1.29gms.  Diameter: 19.01mm JJ North, vol 2, page: 32.  Reference: 1043/1
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: HESH-5D3DF6
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A late Roman gold amulet case dating to circa AD 200-400. The object is formed from sheet metal rolled to form a cylindrical tube with two suspension loops. The tube is closed at both ends. The two suspension loops are formed from sheet metal that has been rolled to form a circular loop. The sheet metal for the loops has vertical moulded ribs. The body of the case has horizontal moulded ribs that extend along its length. On the opposing side to the suspension loops are two small spherical knops. These are surrounded by notched wire. One of the end caps is flat and smooth a…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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