Record ID: NMGW-C02E00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible modified silver coin, of likely Post Medieval date, c. 1500 to 1800. The diameter of the object is similar to that of a three pence coin and suggests that it has possibly been modified for reuse as a token. The object has a smooth surface with punched motifs, including of a bunch of grapes. Obverse: Punched grape motif, letter Y, plus possible A or upside-down Y. Reverse: Punched grape motif, a partial letter A of a different style of lettering to the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-004424
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval halfgroat of James I (1603-1625). Coronet initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1607-1609 (North 2104).
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-0452B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval halfgroat of James I (1603-1625). Uncertain initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1604-1619 (North 2104, 2105/1).
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-042123
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Escallop initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1584/5-1587 (North 2016).
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-210B73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Uncertain initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1561-1603 (North 2001 or 2017).
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-0DFCC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), uncertain initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1561-1582.
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-F79E0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649). Uncertain initial mark, Group D, minted at the Tower of London, 1632-1633 (North 2255-6).
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-F77075
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Uncertain initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1574 (North 1997).
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-F73C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval groat of Mary I (1553-1554). Pomegranate initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1553-1554 (North 1960).
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6C945B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description Four silver sixpences of Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603), dated 1567, 1574 and 1583 (found by Mr Small) and 1567 (found by Mr Williams). The coins display moderate amounts of wear through use, consistent with their having been lost or deposited at around the same time. Elizabeth’s silver coinage was of a consistently high fineness, in excess of 90% Ag. Discussion Silver coins of Elizabeth are found fairly regularly and the sixpence is a commonly-encountered denomination, playing a significant part in most coin hoards from the later sixteenth and sevente…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-6B9947
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt posy ring, slight damage on the hoop at one point. The broad hoop has a plain outer surface, and a flattened D cross-section. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: - NOT – VALV · BVT · VIRTV, in Roman capitals. Internal hoop diameter 18.7 X 18.9 mm; band width 5.7 mm; band T. 1.4mm; weight 3.06g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Metal Content To judge from its colour and weight, and visual comparison with other silver rings in the collections of the Department of History & Archaeology, this item is silver (over 1…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brecon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6AF5E4
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Silver gilt medallion, slight damage on one side. The obverse shows the head of Charles I in profile, facing left. The reverse bears the Royal Arms and legend HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, both sides framed within a double border. The elaborate frame has four decorative garnishes embellished with either raised diamonds or hearts or drops of blood (suggesting commemorative, post execution); the top lug is perforated for a silver suspension ring. Height 24.8mm; width 17.2mm; T. 1.7mm; weight 1.97g. Summary and conclusions: Dating is reliant on the form, whi…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-DCDA06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) shilling, London Privy mark: triangle Group F / North 2231 (1639-40) 5.46g
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-D87FB1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver pedestal type or fob seal matrix. The face is oval with a tapering fluted handle, crowned with a circular suspension loop. The engraved motif on the face comprises a heart surmounted by a series of radiating rays. The heart is pierced with a single flighted arrow pointing right (left in wax impression). Beneath the heart are a pair of clasped hands with stylised cuffs above a bed of three flowers. The flowers are comprised of five stamped petals and a stem. The motif is set within a beaded border, following the outline of the die face. The handle is octagona…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-6337C2
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Six post medieval silver coins: 1. Henry VIII (1509-47), groat, London; 2nd coinage, with privy-marks Lys (1529-32), obv./Rose (1526-9), rev. North 1797; 2.65g, unworn. 2 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), shilling, London; p.-m. Bell (1583). N.2014; 5.73g, unworn. 3 Elizabeth I, sixpence, London; p.-m. Key, dated 1595. N.2015; 2.50g, chipped. Some wear? 4 Elizabeth I, threepence, London; p.-m. Eglantine, dated 157?. N.1998; 1.37g, some wear. 5 Probably Elizabeth I, groat, p.-m.?. 0.97g, worn flat. 6 Uncertain, perhaps a 17th-century 'milled' threepence (after 1662). 0.75g, worn flat.…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2016
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Record ID: NMGW-2E8C04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) threepence, London Uncertain privy mark and date 0.76g, worn
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-2DC4A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: hand (1590-2) 0.69g, worn
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-06A5A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) shilling, London Privy mark: Martlet (1560-1) 4.49g, worn and corroded
Created on: Friday 27th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DCE6D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Spain, silver half-real in the names of Ferdinand and Isabella (c. 1500-1550) 0.69g, worn flat
Created on: Friday 13th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E6D568
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) threepence, London Privy mark: Portcullis and dated 1566 1.49g
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
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