Record ID: NMGW-964195
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver farthing of Edward II (AD 1307-1327), North class 10-11, n. 1070/1. Mint of London. The coin is worn and is missing much of the inscription.
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7F7A06
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel button-and-Loop Fastener of Roman date (Likely 2nd century AD). The button-and-loop fastener is of Wild's Class Via and is missing much of its surface due to heavy corrosion, while the loop ends in a break just as it starts to bifurcate. The head of the object is sub rectangular in form and may originally have been square, with a flat rectangular section. Its surviving dimensions are 15.6mm wide, 16.1mm long and 3.8mm thick. The head thickens towards the shaft. The face of the head is decorated by a red enamel quatrefoil executed in champlevĂ…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-124D22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), ‘short cross’ coinage, possibly Class 7b (or John Class 5), moneyer Ricard, minted in London, possibly in 1222-1236 (possibly North 979). Coin is worn and much of the inscription is missing.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-00C2EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), unclear initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1558-1603 (North nos 1988, 2001, 2017). Clipped.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D7C6E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Irish copper alloy halfpenny of Charles II (AD 1645-1685), Armstrong and Legge’s regal coinage, issued in AD 1683. Spink 6575, probably the issue with MAG BR FRA larger than the rest of the reverse legend. The coin is complete and badly corroded.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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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-6BD01B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy axe head of Late Bronze Age date. The type is uncertain, but probably South Wales (Stogursey) Type of Ewart Park metalworking industry dated to c.950-750 BC, but possibly of Wilburton-Wallington through to Llyn Fawr industries dating to c.1150-600 BC. The axehead is represented by the end of the blade only with a straight transverse break across its width resulting in a surviving length of 32.3mm. The break happened in antiquity and is likely evidence for deliberate breakage of the object prior to deposition, or ‘ritual killing’. The wi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-6B76EB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
A near-complete cast copper alloy terret of Late Iron Age date (c.100 BC – AD 100) probably winged and triple projection type (Lewis 2015). The terret ring is oval in plan (internal diameter of 42.1mm x 31.2mm, external diameter 56.9mm x 52.6mm). The integral bar of the terret is 15.9mm long, 9.7mm wide and 7.9mm thick. Traces of a moulded expansion on the internal surface and on both faces preserve on either side of the bar, marking the beginning of the hoop, but surface damage has removed much of the detail. The hoop is D-shaped in section (with max surviving dimensions 9.3m…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th December 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A8008
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Neath Port Talbot
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), probably Spink 1411, possibly North (Vol. II) class 10cf2. The coin seems to have been clipped on two sides, but the inscriptions are intact on both sides. Mint of London.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A7B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I or II (1272-1307, 1307-1327). The coin was clipped and is very worn, some discerning features have been erased (such as half of the inscription on the obverse). Minted in Canterbury. Probably North class 10 or 11.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A7718
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval continental imitation of an Edwardian silver penny, a crockard of John I or II, Duke of Brabant and Limburg (AD 1267-1294 or 1294-1312). Mayhew number 40. Coin is very worn, a bit bent, and has a crack where the T would be in the obverse inscription.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5A645E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny, probably of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461), or possibly Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Uncertain type. Mint of London. Coin is worn and incomplete.
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-014419
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper alloy figurine depicting the god Mercury, dating to the Roman period (c. 43- 410 AD). The fragment consists only of the head of the figurine, ending in a break across the neck. The head is wearing a winged petasos cap, the wings are asymmetrical and curve out from the front of the cap. The cap extends down the back of the head to the nape. Curly hair frames the face, projecting down from the edge of the cap. The ears are just suggested under the hair. The face is executed in a stylized manner, with large, almond eyes angled down at the outer ends, a flat n…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 24th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-F30ECA
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy developed axehead of Needham’s Class 4E (Type Whittington), dating to the early Bronze Age, probably specifically to the Willerby assemblage (Metalworking Assemblage V), c. 1900 – 1600BC. Needham’s Class 4E (Type Whittington) relates to Type Bandon, as defined by Schmidt & Burgess (1981, p 65)[1] and probably dating to Willerby assemblage (Metalworking Assemblage V), the later part of Needham’s (1996)[2] Period 3, c. 1900 – 1600BC. The axehead is near-complete, missing only the cutting edge of the blade, the blade tips and part of the b…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-DB1157
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token penny issued by John Humphreys in Abergele, Williamson Wales 4, dating to 1668. Ref.: Williamson (1891, 1187); Boon (1973, 83, no. 5). The token has a circular piercing near its edge at 4 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D6EBA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D5EC69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper halfpenny probably of William III (1694-1702), minted at the Tower of London, 1695-1701 (Spink 3554-6).
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D5893B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval tin halfpenny of James II (1685-1688), minted at the Tower of London, 1685-1687 (Spink 3419). Missing copper plug.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C54B5B
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy and glass mirror case of Medieval date (c. 1270-1350 AD). The mirror case is fused shut, missing some of the rim and part of the double lugged catch.  Both circular lids have perforated lugs at opposite sides. One lid has the broken stump of a suspension loop set at 90 degrees to the lugs, measuring 3.6mm thick, 2.2mm wide, and 3.5mm long. Each lid has a double and a single lug at opposite ends. The single lug from the lid without a suspension loop is inserted into the double lug from the other lid to form a hinge, fixed with a surviving copper alloy …
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-C50018
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I or II (AD 1272-1307 for the first, and AD 1307-1327 for the latter), possibly North 1038, Class 10 (a), Spink 1404, or Spink 1414. Mint of Canterbury. Coin is badly dented and bent, bust is very worn. Initial mark is a cross pattee.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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