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-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-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-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
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Record ID: NMGW-C46AF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver post-medieval shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553), unclear mint, 1549-1550 (North 1918/1-1925). Two segments have been removed from the coin leaving a roughly triangular piece, which encompasses most of the central area of the coin along with part of the inscribed edge. The coin appears to have then been rolled up, but a recent break has caused the last segment to separate from the rest of the coin, leaving it in two pieces. The cutting and rolling were deliberate and may have been an attempt to mutilate the coin. Edward VI's reign was marked by social unrest…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-114D12
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of Find Two silver groats (4d) of Queen Mary of England (1553-4), struck in London; weights 2.01g and 1.89g. The coins are only slightly worn and each has been folded twice, given a shallow ‘z’-shaped profile. The coins were found in fairly close proximity (18 inches apart). No associated objects were reported. Treasure Act considerations As two or more silver (>10% Ag) coins over 300 years old when found, the two Mary groats qualify as Treasure if they were originally associated in the ground. Groats of Mary are not rare finds, but usually singly and i…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C9269B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver coin Mary (1553-4) groat, London 1.23g, worn and incomplete
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-9980CB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description The small oval matrix, in silver, retains the rectangular stub of the now missing handle, which was square in cross-section, on the reverse. The matrix is engraved with a cartouche bearing arms: cross engrailed with ermine in quarters, and scallop shell at cross base. The cartouche has three scrolls, and is flanked by two tapering motifs (staffs?), below small cups (chalices?). The matrix measures 15.5.x 18.1mm; the handle stem measures 3.5 x 3.5mm; the matrix thickness away from handle is 1.7mm; weight 5.66g. Summary and conclusions This is a heraldic seal, wi…
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-324038
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
A single silver cufflink or button, formed of a circular disc with bevelled sides and a lipped rim. At the back are traces of a corresponding recessed design, obscured by solder for a rounded attachment loop, which is present. The face of the disc bears a raised, stamped design of 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. Although the disc and attachment hoop are intact, there is minor damage along the edge of the bottom right-hand side…
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-B81A3D
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt hat-hook or cap-hook in the form of a pointed pentafoil-shaped flower, soldered to a pin shaft (incomplete) with swan-neck bends. Gilding extend to the back and the pin shaft. Overall dimensions: flower diameter 9.4mm; height 5.5mm; pin shaft diameter 1.3mm; weight 1.23g. Badges and ornaments created to adorn the hats of male Tudor elite are identifiable by the lack of a bar attached to a back-plate - usually found on Tudor dress hooks (Gaimster et al 2002). However, versions of the point flower do occur on sixteenth-century dress-hooks (for example, Gaimster et al…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-002D0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin William III (1694-1701) half crown, Bristol (1697) From the Great Recoinage, temporary mint 14.01g, worn
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C595D8
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt dress-hook with a thin back-plate cut from a sheet, cusped around the edge. The back-plate supports a hollow, cast heart-shaped boss. On the reverse of the back plate can be seen the scar for the silver hook which was originally soldered to the plate. The bar loop is complete. The hollow heart supports filigree ornament of circlets within larger circles, and raised silver pellets. Larger pellets occur in the spaces between the filigree circlets. Gilding is partial on the back. Overall dimensions 15.8 x 19mm; height including loop 16.5mm; internal width of loop 10mm; wei…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-FDC548
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt pendant fragment in the form of a fleur-de-lis, with missing suspension loop. The gilding extends from front to back. Overall height 10mm; max. width 11mm; weight 1.20g. The pendant has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. A similar fitting from Findon, West Sussex, has the form of a hanging flower head, probably a fleur-de-lis, and an integrally cast attachment loop at one end (length 17mm; TAR 2005/6, no. 698, attributed to the sixteenth century). It has been suggested that such items would have been worn on sleeves or other clothing, sewn into place. However, it …
Created on: Monday 21st September 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raglan Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-F48AB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver coin Henry VII (1458-1509) penny, York (Archbishop Rotherham, 1485-1500) T = trefoil by bust, extra pellet in third quarter of reverse North 1722 0.65 / 10.0gr.
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2015
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-214A77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) penny, London Group D, later 1630's Privy mark: pellet North 2270 0.48g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-799524
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: coronet & dated 1568 2.92g, some wear
Created on: Thursday 15th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-662DDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) penny, London Privy mark: Martlet (1560-1) 0.46g
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F34469
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: 2 (1602) 0.68g, worn
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F2C9CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Philip and Mary (1554-8) groat, London 1.79g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Spatial data recorded.