Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EAA41A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy vesica shaped seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, circa AD 1150-1400. The seal when complete would have been broadly pointed oval (vesica) shaped in profile. The seal has been made in one piece with an integrally moulded suspension loop at the reverse. The suspension loop has a circular piercing, although the loop has now been flattened and damaged against the seal. The front face is decorated with a central fleur-de-lys design around which is inscribed the legend starting at 12 0'clock: S 'ISAB[ELLE] RELICT h This was probably be used as a personal sea…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-8F3918
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of two raised circles surrounding a raised central pellet (Powell type 31). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 13.7 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8F20F1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of three raised circles surrounding a raised central pellet (Powell type 31). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 18.2 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-6E57EE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1450 -AD 1700). The container has been slightly squashed. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile. The container was possibly semi - circular shaped in plan before being damaged. It is formed from one sheet of metal. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is flat and undecorated. In plan it is semi-circular or D shaped. The front face of the container was originally bowed. The rim of the container is plain. The…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-4DC34F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.2 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat.The upper face bears traces of raised decoration, consisting of triangles and pellets. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g (0.92 oz). The who…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-DD7AC7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unidentified artefact, possibly a terminal, of uncertain dating, but probably Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1950). The terminal is irregular in shape. It has an extended triangular knop at the top of the artefact, which expands into a hollow sub square central body. Foliate decoration appears to be present on the sides of the knop. This central body is open on one side, creating a rectangular void. The void measures 13.6 mm wide by 4.8 mm tall, and 13.8 mm deep. The other sides are closed with pellet decoration. The base of the square body has a circular hole …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8BE73E
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides. The spots have been drilled in a non regular manner, with pips (dots) on opposing faces not adding up to a total of seven (7). 5 is opposite 6.. 4 is opposite 1. 3 is opposite 2. The die measures 9.3 mm in length, 9.2 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 grams. The die is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface de…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-C725FC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper face has been decorated with a series of raised lines. The decoration consists of a curvilinear design with pellets that could resemble letters, although artefact is very worn and inscription, if present, is difficult to decipher. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The reverse is plain and undecorated, aside…
Created on: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-599603
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Multiple concentric circles arranged around a central pellet decorate the upper surface. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Scratches are present, and may imitate lettering. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 34.0 mm and is 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 68.6 grams (2.42 oz).
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6CF315
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead alloy possible gaming counters, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1900). Both counters are cylindrial in plan, with a domed top and a flat base. The sides have been facetted with incised vertical ribs. The first one measures 16.40 mm tall, and has a diameter of 18.09 mm. It weighs 32.2 g. The second one measures 16.39 mm tall, with a diameter of 18.04 mm. It weighs 33.2 g. Together they weigh 65.5 g. Both are a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. No direct parallel has been found for two artefacts, al…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6CC3D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy artefact of uncertain function, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in plan, and broadly resembles a square cushion with tassles attached to each corner. Two of the 'tassles' are missing. The front is smooth and may have originally had an embossed design on it. Due to abrasion, this design is unclear. The reverse is rough and exhibits air bubble. A casting ridge is present around the sides of the artefact. It measures 30.05 mm in length, 31.08 mm wide and 4.74 mm thick. It weighs 9.9 g. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6A2F12
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable gaming piece, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The gaming piece is sub square in plan, and rectangular in section. A casting line is present on three (3) out of the four (4) sides. Both sides exhibit five small round dots or pips, arranged with one in each corner and one in the middle. It measures 15.16 mm in length, 12.92 mm wide and 5.84 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The gaming piece is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Two similar gaming pieces have been recorded on the PAS database as NCL-0C0…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4E8DF8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead (alloy?) object, possibly a token. The object is in poor condition, having been broken and corroded/worn. Both the obverse and reverse are broadly flat, but appear to have some raised features. The features are unclear. The object has a light brown pitted surface. It is 26.9mm long, 0.4mm wide, and weighs 5.99g. Lead tokens from the medieval and post medieval period are ilustrated and extensively discussed in Mitchiner and Skinner’s 1983 and 1984 articles on English Tokens c1200-1425 and c.1425 to 1672, and their possible purpose as workers tallys (e.g. tallyin…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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