Record ID: NMGW-3664A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mediaeval quarter penny of an unknown ruler, dated from AD 1247-1509. Possibly a copper alloy contemporary copy, the only discernible feature on the obverse field looks like the cross from a sceptre, but it is in the wrong position.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-3649F3
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy miniature votive axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c.1200 BC-AD 400). The miniature axe head is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section with a total length of 17.6mm. The ‘mouth’ of the axe is solid (2.1mm thick x 6.7mm wide) with a small central drilled hole (c.1mm diameter) probably representing a socket. The width narrows on one side to an integrally cast loop (4.0mm long) with a small perforation c.1.6mm in diameter (the loop begins 2mm from the mouth). The sides of the object are straight and one side (same …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-D114B8
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy miniature votive axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c.1200 BC-AD 400). The miniature axe head is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section with a total length of 17.9mm. The ‘mouth’ of the axe is solid (1.9mm thick x 7.8mm wide) and narrows on one side to an integrally cast loop (4.0mm long) with a small perforation c.1.3mm in diameter (the loop begins 2.6mm from the mouth). The sides of the object are straight and one side (same side as the loop) extends to the blade edge where the object reaches a maximum width of 9.3mm and…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BD13AF
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy in the form of a head of uncertain date, likely Post Medieval. The object is a fragment of a larger whole, the purpose of which is uncertain. The object is sub-oval in plan, with a near plano-convex section, the obverse being bast in relief and the reverse being slightly concave (suggested by Mark Redknap to be indicative of shrinkage produced by casing in an open mould).  Every edge of the object is a break, indicating the object formed part of a larger, flat object. The obverse is decorated in the form of a male face, with a beard executed with l…
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-DE9067
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 353-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Copying unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BB6504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 138-c.161 (Reece Period 7). Uncertain reverse type, depicting a female figure, possibly Fortuna, seated left. Copying mint of Rome protoype.  The obverse portrait shows a Julio-Claudian, possibly Augustus.
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BB0F9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman silver denarius of Divus Antoninus Pius struck during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) or of Divus Marcus Aurelius struck during the reign of Commodus (AD 180-192), dating to the period AD 161-192 (Reece Period 8-9). CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting a funeral pyre, in four tiers, garlanded and adorned with statues, on top of which, a quadriga. Copying mint of Rome protoype.  The obverse portrait has curly hair like Marcus Aurelius but a short beard more like Antoninus Pius'. The inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS is the one used f…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BA47C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short-cross penny of John (1199-1216) Class 5b2, moneyer Hue, minted in Lincoln, 1205-1207 (North 970 ii). 
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A7B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I or II (1272-1307, 1307-1327). The coin was clipped and is very worn, some discerning features have been erased (such as half of the inscription on the obverse). Minted in Canterbury. Probably North class 10 or 11.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C21388
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring in the form of a buckled belt of uncertain date, possibly dating from late Medieval to Post Medieval. The ring is in the form of a buckled belt, made from a strip with an integral loop at one end. The end of the strip was bent around to form the hoop and inserted into the loop. The loop is sub circular with poorly surviving mouldings on its outside and where it joins the hoop. The hoop is rectangular sectioned with c.4mm wide parallel sides. The tongue end of the hoop also bears mouldings as well as a small circular projection (likely representing …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-0952D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and damaged silver hammered Medieval penny of Edward IV's second reign, dating c. 1472-1486. Mint of York, archiepiscopal issue under Archbishop Neville or Sede Vacante, 'E' or ‘G’ and rose by neck. Spink 2128/9, North no. 1648/1649. The coin is worn and heavily clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-3964D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Scottish penny of William I (1165-1214 AD). Short Cross and Stars, Phase B, c. 1205-1230, Spink 5029 (2015, 3rd edition).
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-E8A5CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy coin or token, possibly a radiate or nummus of Roman Date (c. 215-410AD). Original designs obliterated by corrosion, leaving no diagnostic features. Diameter: 15.2mm Weight: 0.95g
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-E84854
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn silver Medieval halfpenny, likely of Edward I-III, unclear class, dating to AD 1272-1377. Mint of London. Die axis: 8 o’clock Diameter: 13.7mm Weight: 0.48g
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-1434D5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval Nuremburg jetton, Rose/Orb series, issued by Wolff Lauffer I dating to 1554-1601.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-140E37
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval Nuremburg jetton, Rose/Orb series, dating to c. 1480-1550.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-6D6143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver early medieval sceat, Series H (Type 49: Metcalf 2a) minted in Hamwic (Southampton), 710-740 (North 103).
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-566D87
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of cast copper alloy bracelet, dating to the Iron Age or early Roman periods. The remaining segment of bracelet is simple in form, being a curved semi-lenticular sectioned strip, with a flat inside face and convex outer face. One end of the strip terminates in a single central perforated lug which has broken at the perforation, the other terminates in a break. The perforated lug measures 2.6mm wide, 6.1mm long and 4.1mm thick, and would have joined to another segment of bracelet in a similar fashion to a tenon into a mortice. This is the thickest surviving portion of the …
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Saturday 27th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-FB35F7
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete copper alloy folding clasp likely of 14th century date. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with outwardly bowed sides and four projecting knops, one at the ends of each bar. The frame is 18.7mm wide, 13.9mm long and 3.5mm thick. The roller is missing. The plate is bent with a distorted length of 45.1mm, 14.1mm wide and 2.5mm thick. The plate is decorated with an incised geometric motif and an openwork centre. The design is missing some fragments, but it appears the design was intended to give the impression of pillars (now mostly missing) rising up to a trefoil cutaway…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-BAA441
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount of Medieval date (AD 1270-1350). The bar mount is 22.7mm long with terminal lobes on each end and a central lobe. Rivets preserve on each terminal lobe (with an overall depth of 4.8mm). The central lobe is perforated by a hole with an internal diameter of 3.8mm and external diameter of 6.7mm. The bar is 2.3mm thick and tapers slightly towards the terminal lobes (3.7mm thick near the central lobe, 2.9mm thick before terminal lobe). The surface of the bar is decorated with a gently sloping central ridge and transverse incised lines. The reverse is flat,…
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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