Record ID: NMGW-EFD231
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy brooch of Trumpet type and of AD 100-200. The brooch is fragmentary missing the lower part of the leg, catch-plate and spring (with a surviving length of 42.2mm, a surviving depth of 16.0mm and a weight of 9.4g). The missing spring was secured around a single lug behind the head, now truncated. The oval trumpet head (13.0mm long and 10.5mm wide) is corroded at the edges and may have ben of sub-triangular form. The sides of the upper bow are concave and widen to the button. The button is now worn and corroded but may have been of acanthus form. The leg is of D-shaped…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-ADC3C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy brooch of Wroxeter type and of 2nd century AD date The brooch is fragmentary, missing the leg and spring (with a surviving length of 28.6mm, a surviving depth of 10.5mm and a weight of 7.6g). The missing spring was housed with the D-shaped rear of the head (13mm both wide and long), with the axis bar secured within side perforations, now damaged. Ferrous corrosion on the rear of the head may suggest an iron spring. The front of the head has a transverse incised border before a step to the integral chain-loop, now damaged, missing the loop (with a surviving length of…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-68E217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish cut farthing coin of William I, of the Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B dating AD 1205-30. Moneyers Hue Walter, minted at either Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Diameter: 10.4mm  Weight: 0.43g
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-D677C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (AD 757-796), 'floriate cross with lozenge centre reverse' type (North 302var; cf. especially Chick 68), later substantive Light Coinage (phase IIc) dating to c.AD 784/5-792/3, moneyer: Babba, mint: Canterbury (see discussion below). Refs: North 1994: 88; Chick 2010; Naismith 2017: table 9. The coin is complete although encrusted with dirt. Note that in the spelling on the moneyer's name on the reverse, the first A is located at a cross end rather than in a beaded circle as seen for the other letters.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-0F65B1
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast lead alloy ampulla of Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The ampulla is closed at the mouth, which has a moulded rim (27.9mm wide). The sub-rectangular and slightly-flaring neck curves expands slightly again to the round body (32.8mm wide). The front is decorated with uneven and poorly executed incised lines mimicking a scallop shell. The other side was also likely decorated but the design has been damaged by surface corrosion. The metal is an uneven grey-buff patina with an overall thickness of 9mm and weighs 39.55g. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy wate…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-230AA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy Portuguese ceitil of Alfonso V (1438 -1464) Obverse: features a castle with three turrets, sitting on a three arched bridge with waves beneath, surrounded by a beaded border. The legend reads ALFONQ EDOMINO CEP Reverse: Shield, legend unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-DDA165
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval strap end, dating from c. AD 1200 to 1550. The main body of the strap end is sub rectangular, measuring 21.60mm long, 15.55mm wide, and 4.88mm thick. It comprises of a front and back plate with a ragged break at the attachment end. One iron rivet remains, measuring 2.96mm in diameter. Both the front and the back plate are undecorated. The terminal, measuring 16.01mm in length, tapers, ending in a worn break. The terminal is decorated in a zoomorphic style featuring what appears to be the head of a stylised creature. The strap end is dark grey…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7D1AC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Alcester type, subclass Mackreth 2011 Almgren 101 dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is comprised of the head, spring with a fragment of the pin, bow, foot and catch plate (overall length 49.7mm) with much of the pin missing in old damage. The brooch likely had plates on either side of the spring to secure the axis bar as all examples of the type include them (Mackreth 2011: 192), but these have been lost to old damage and iron corrosion. The head is trumpet-like in form with a D-shaped section (width 17.6mm x 10.9mm thick). …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-1F8607
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy buckle, dating from c. AD 1250 to 1400. The buckle frame is circular in plan and measures 41.69mm in diameter. In cross section, the frame is oval and has no constriction for the pin, it measures 4.78mm wide and 4.22mm deep. The pin is oval in cross section and has an open loop attaching it to the frame. It is 46.31mm long and 4.75mm wide, narrowing to 3.71mm, and ending in a blunt point. The buckle has a grey patina with areas of blackening and pale copper-green corrosion.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A983B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Crispus (r. AD 317-326), dating to AD 317. Mint of Heraclea, as RIC VII Heraclea 18. The coin is in very good condition, with an unusual patina. Obverse: Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand Obverse Legend: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Reverse: Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with six stone layers Reverse Legend: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS Mint Mark: -/-//MHTΓ Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 19.1mm Weight: 2.52g
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-3684AD
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead bulla (Papal seal) of Pope Boniface VIII, dating from c. 1294 to 1303. The object consists of a circular cast lead disk, 35.7mm in diameter and 5.2mm in thickness, with raised inscriptions and decoration. The obverse features the inscription BO[n]I/[F]AIVS/PP(omega above)[:]VIII The reverse features the inscription SPASPE over two stylised portraits of St. Paul and St. Peter. A raised line of pellets separates the two portraits. The object is fawn in colour, the lead surface still retaining colour from the reddish earth it was found in. The object has surf…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-8C8316
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy awl, possibly of late Bronze Age date, c. 1250-800BC. The awl is made up of two regions, one end being bullet shaped and having a smooth surface, the other having a hammered surface. The awl is 52.7cm long and 6.6mm in diameter at the widest point. The tang end, comprising of 30.5mm of the length, is roughly worked with obvious hammer or tool marks. This narrows towards the tip and then gently curves to a sharp point. It is broadly square in section. The working end of the awl, comprising of 22.2mm of the length, has a smooth surface and is bullet shaped. It i…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-76293D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, Medieval cast lead ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. 1200-1400AD) The ampulla has a lower rounded section measuring 31.1 mm wide, 25.4 mm length and 9.5 mm thick. The front of the lower section has a slightly domed profile which is decorated with a scallop shell design. The design is formed by a horizontal raised line at the base of the neck, from which further raised lines radiate downwards over the lower section. A mould line from the casting process runs around the outside edge of the ampulla. The ampulla’s neck is broken off on the di…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C87F84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date, use, and completeness. The object consists of a spike, square in cross section and tapering to a point, it is 65.5mm long.  The top of the object measures 8.51mm by 8.54mm, it is broadly flat but somewhat uneven, possibly suggestive of a break.   The object is a mid-brown colour with areas of uneven green corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-563727
Object type: CURRENCY BAR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy (probably brass) manilla of probable early 19th century date and of type 'Okpoho' The manilla is in the form of a small penannular arm ring comprising a circular-sectioned oval ring (external dimensions: 60.3mm wide x 57.3mm long,) of standard thickness (8.8mm diameter) and with a weight of 79.2g. The terminals are sub oval-shaped (21.1mm x 18.9mm) with flat undersides. A rounded ridge runs from the ring to the base of the terminal. There is no decoration on the manilla. The surface has patchy preservation with a dark-green patina.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C0F62C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (r. AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 321-322 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type, depicting Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Mint of London. C.f. RIC VII Londinium 216. Some of the coin edge is missing. Obverse description: Bust of Constantine II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left. Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Reverse inscription: BEATA [T]RA[N]-QVILLI[TAS] Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock  Fourt…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C09E89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating 1363-1369. London mint, Treaty series, as North No.1243. Die axis 1 o’clock. Obverse description: Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops Obverse inscription: +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA Diameter: 19.2mm Weight: 1.76g
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-BFF82B
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment representing the back case of a pocket watch of probable late 17th-early 19th century date. The watch fragment is sub circular in plan, with a domed external surface made of a single piece of copper alloy c. 1.8mm thick. The centre of the case is destroyed, leaving a jagged edged uneven hole in the centre of the plate. At the top of the case the remains of the pendant are still fixed through the case, with an incomplete length of 7.1mm, and diameter of 4.6mm. The knobbed head of the pendant retains the projecting stubs of the pendant loop. A small button can be…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-BF1DAB
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1250-1530). The ampulla is complete apart from minor damage to the mouth and a pierced hole in one face. The ampulla is of typical flask shaped form, with a 33mm diameter circular body with faceted edges and a rectangular neck with rounded sides. There are rectangular side loops on both sides of the neck, measuring 14.6mm long and c. 4mm out from the sides, though they are now distorted and crushed. The mouth of the ampullas is open and slightly damaged, measuring 22.5mm wide and 9.7mm deep, with the interior of the ampulla being ho…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-BECBD3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rolled and folded lead sheet of uncertain dating, probably Roman to Modern (AD 43-1950). The object is roughly tubular in form but appears to have been an irregular shape prior to folding. The object is filled by lead carbonates and soil, and one corner has been folded over a segment of 0.5mm diameter copper alloy wire, with unidentified fibres present in some of the lead carbonate and soil fill. The outer surface of the object has tool marks- parallel lines likely representing the jaws of some pliers or tongs as well as some impressions that appear to be from twisted wire. The obj…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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