Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5F2A77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles Description & identification The object is a small complete silver seal matrix. It has an oval face and an octagonal facetted openwork handle. The octagonal handle tapers to a banded collar, above an openwork trilobed handle with flourishes. There is a small chip on the top left edge of the face.  The face is engraved with a heater shield containing a coat of arms, within a single beaded border. The design of the arms consists of the upper section or ‘chief’ which is indented and decorated with three (3) five-point stars (mullets), in negative…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llawhaden Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-CEF428
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification A complete silver thimble of apparent one-piece construction (no visible join or solder line). The body and crown are decorated with regular repeated indentations, possibly the result of knurling during manufacture. There is a wide band of moulded floral/ scrolled decoration, worn in parts, on the lower portion of the body, interrupted by a bearded moustachioed face (front facing, upside down). At the front of the thimble is a plain rectangular panel or cartouche, containing engraved seriffed initials ‘MN’ in Roman capitals, upside down. Th…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mathern Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-BC1D42
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances and context of discovery The object was discovered by Mr Davies whilst metal detecting in a field under pasture at a depth of 5-6 inches. Further details including the find spot and landowner details can be found on the Treasure receipt. Description and identification The reported object is a complete silver double-sided oval medallion or pendant. On the obverse is a side profile bust of Charles I, facing right with a Latin abbreviated inscription in Roman capitals ‘CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. B[RI. FR.]ET. HIB. RX’ along the outer edge; a cut mark obscures part o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansteffan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-DEF741
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558-1603), dating 1595-1598. Mint of London, key mintmark, as North 2017. The coin is bent in an irregular S-shape reminiscent of “love tokens” sixpence of William III, though it is unclear if this is intentional, and likely has been clipped. Obverse: Crowned bust left          Obverse Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourchée over squared shield Reverse Legend: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON Mint Mark: Key Die Axis: 10 Diameter: 14mm Weight: 0.43g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-48CF54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), eglantine initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1575 (North 1998). Obverse: Crowned bust of Elizabeth I, left; rose behind head. Obverse Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. Date above shield Reverse Legend: POSVI / DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV Mint Mark: Eglantine Die Axis: 11 o’clock Diameter: 20.3mm Weight: 1.44g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobion fawr community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-E2F5E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver-gilt posy ring of 17th or early 18th century date. The ring is heavy D-shaped sectioned hoop with a plain outer surface. The 2.5mm thick hoop is solid silver and was originally gilded. The gilding has largely worn off, particularly on the outer surface. The band shows a transverse line likely indicating that the hoop was created by bending a strip of silver and joining the ends with silver solder. The inside of the hoop is engraved with the italic inscription Keepe faith till death. This was likely inscribed on the strip prior to bending into a hoop. The ring bears no…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-957E86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-58). Dated to 1553-54. North 1960 The coin is very worn to the obverse. It has breaks to the edges and is possibly lightly clipped. Obverse: extremely worn, with the only remnant of the bust being a small section of beading from the dress. Inscription [ANG] F[R]A [Z] [HIB] [REGI] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Inscription VERITA[S] [TEMPORIS] FILIA. Due to damage the mint mark is not visible.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-91A14A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped struck silver shilling of Charles II (r. AD 1660-1685) dating c.1660-1662. Third issue, with inner circles and mintmark on both faces. As North No. 2764. Clipping has removed nearly all of the outer circle to almost the inner circles. Obverse: Crowned bust in armour left, XII behind Obverse Legend: [CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB RE]X Reverse: Square shield on cross fleury Reverse Legend: [CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO] Mint Mark: crown Die Axis: 4 o’clock Diameter: 26mm Weight: 4.25g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-AABA3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, distorted and Heavily worn groat of Mary dating AD 1553-1554. As North 1960, Tower mint. Coin is missing some of its edge and has a double bend. Obverse: Obliterated, legend [M]A[RIA] D [G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchee over royal shield, legend VERITA/[S TEM/PORIS/FILIA] Diameter: 21.1mm Weight: 0.92g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3B0C7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval Irish silver threepence of Charles I, dating AD 1643-44. The coin is of a type known as “Ormonde Money” as it was issued by James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond. As Spink 6549. Diameter: 15.7mm Weight: 1.18g
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-9579B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702), uncertain mint. Obverse: Bust of William III, laureate and draped, right [GVLLIEL]MU[S] III  [DEI]  [GRA]. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. MAG [BR.FRA]  [ET.HIB]  REX 16 [9]7
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F61A27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), triangle initial mark, Group F, minted at the Tower of London in 1639-1640 (North 2231). The coin has been clipped.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F5EDDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), tun initial mark, North Group D, Sharp Group E, minted at the Tower of London in 1636-1638 (North 2225).
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-4EBA7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, clipped hammered silver halfgroat of Post-Medieval date, dating to the reign of King Charles I (AD 1625-1649), probably of Group D (North, II, 1991, No. 2256 or 2257, p. 162). Inital mark destroyed by clipping.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3B1F4F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547). Third coinage (1544-1547), North 1848, mint of York. Inscription is very worn.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3A5227
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), minted in 1565. Second issue, North 1997, with pheon. Coin is slightly bent, fractured, and has been clipped. Bust is mostly indiscernible.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-668BC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), coronet initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1569 (North 1997). 
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-66636F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver groat of Mary I (1553-1554), Pomegranate privy mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1553-1554 (North 1960). The coin appears to have been folded twice in the style of a "love token" or lucky coin, but has since been flattened.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.