Record ID: NMGW-3F3277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 8 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-AC429D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I or II (1272-1327). Withers Class 28-31, minted in London, 1300-1327 (North 1058, 1070/1 or 1070/2). The coin has been clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-DB029B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver early medieval styca of an uncertain king or archbishop, possibly an irregular type.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-20C7F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval short-cross penny of Henry II (1154-1189). Class 1B, minted by Osber in London between 1180-1185 (North vol 1 (1994), no.963, pg. 220). The coin appears to have been clipped.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwent Levels', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-9FAC96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Henry VII (1485-1509), initial mark: tun. Mint of Canterbury, produced jointly by Archbishop and the King. Produced 1486-1504 (North 1991, pg.102 Class III).
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Grandison', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-FA62F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward IV (Second Reign 1471-1483). Pierced cross initial mark, minted in London, 1473-1477 (North 1641). The coin has been slightly clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-FA0084
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Unclear initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1558-1582 (North 1987/1999).
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-F9CFEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547). Second coinage, rose initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1526-1529 (North 1797). The coin has a double bend but is not very worn. Coins with a double bend are sometimes referred to as love tokens but they may have been used for supposed amuletic properties. Manville (2014, p. 20) says of bent coins: “A twice bent coin might be carried in the pocket or wallet as a protection against the ‘evil eye’ or other witchcraft, hence the crooked sixpence of the children’s rhyme. Other so-called lucky pocket pieces might be …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-5358E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval cut short cross and stars farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214). Phase A or Phase C. Unclear moneyer and mint, 1199-c.1235 (Spink 5027-8 or 5034).
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-ACF19D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Henry VII (1485-1509), initial mark: tun. Mint of Canterbury. Produced 1486-1504 (North 1991, pg.102, ref. 1712, Class IIIc).
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llantilio Crosseny', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-F2303D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 14), dating to the period 11-10 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, Laureate-head right. Reverse: IMP XII, Bull butting right. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I (second edition) Augustus 187A.
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-17756A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Iron Age unit dating to c. 50-35 BC. The unit is a Six-Spoked Pellet Ring type (Rudd p. 108) of an unknown ruler. This type of unit is associated with the Cornovii or Dobunnii "tribes" that inhabited Wiltshire. The object is damaged around the edges but the obverse and reverse is still legible. Obverse: Moon head right, large star on chin, pellet hairline, ring in place of lips, stars and pseudo-legend front. Reverse: Double tailed horse left, two pellets and a large wheel above, pellet in ring motif below. A parallel of this unit is recorded in Rudd 2010 Ancient …
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale of Pewsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-6D6BF4
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cufflink pair, formed of two circular discs with bevelled sides and lipped rims. At the back of each are a maker’s mark and silver attachment loops, which are also silver and of circular cross-section, connected by an oval silver wire link. The front faces of the discs bear repousse designs, each disc showing a clasped hands above a pair of hearts side by side, surmounted by a large, single, jewelled and arched crown with central cross. The design is set against a faint stippled field within a raised circular border. Maximum face diameter 16.0 – 16.1 mm; thick…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6D3828
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Silver gilt dress-hook with a rectangular-shaped back-plate cut from a sheet and the suggestion of cusping around the now broken edge. It has a small rectangular perforation for attachment to clothing, and the stub of a separate hook and bar loop (now missing) is soldered to the back. Attached to the front of the plate by solder is a hollow silver gilt box with three panels, each decorated with four hollow hemispherical bosses (upper examples now squashed), surrounded by fine filigree and pellets; cable twisted rods demarcate the panel edges. There is a cast fleur-de…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 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-6C4488
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Caerphilly
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver cufflink pair, formed of two circular discs with bevelled sides and lipped rims. At the back are traces of a corresponding recessed design, obscured by solder for the silver attachment loops, which are also silver and of circular cross-section, connected by an oval silver wire link. One side of the link bears a possible maker’s mark. The front faces of the discs bear repoussé designs, each disc showing a clasped hands above a pair of hearts side by side, surmounted by a large, single, jewelled and arched crown with central cross. The design is set ag…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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-6B5862
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The object is a silver spoon, now in two parts, comprising a bent handle junction with bowl, and the remaining bowl, folded twice. The stem is hexagonal at the base, becoming circular in cross-section mid-way along the shaft up to the simple devolved conical ‘diamond knop’ terminal with a small transverse moulding at the junction with the stem. The underside of the bowl at the junction with the handle bears what appears to be a quincunx motif (aka ‘cross-in-square’), but which can be interpreted as an equal armed cross with central boss within a square …
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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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-1A8C8A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The reported object is a small post-medieval silver seal matrix (weight 6.92g.). The oval matrix is engraved in Roman capitals: W T 1615, within a rope border. The owner’s initials are surmounted by a six pointed star (some soil remains in engraved design). The handle takes the form of a dolphin whose tail forms a circular loop for a suspension chain of ribbon. The oval matrix has a single engraved rope border, and measures 13.5mm x 16.08mm. The matrix thickness is 1.9mm. The overall height of the matrix and handle is 27.3mm. Summary and conclusions: …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.