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Record ID: WMID-034005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead hanging weight of uncertain date, but most likely of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1200-1800).
The object is piriform in shape, with a flat base that curves outwards before tapering towards a blunt top. There is a circular hole running from top to base, which possibly held a suspension loop or hook. The outside of the object is textured with horizontal striation and there are horizontal lines incised on the upper portion of the object. There is a small vertical incision on one side of the object, and another longer incision mark running diagonal…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-02E9E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn silver finger ring of Post Medieval to modern date, circa AD 1723-2000.
The ring, circular in cross-section, comprises of a circular hoop which expands smoothly to form an oval-shaped bezel. The exterior of the ring is smooth and undecorated, but small wear marks are visible on the surface.
The interior of the ring is decorated with a worn floral design, reminiscent of coinage. There are two parallel lines running along the edge of the ring. The finger-ring has been made by hammering the outside edge of a milled coin t…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F1BFB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward II, class 11b, dating to 1312-1314. London mint. North 1060/3
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F168C9
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy three spoked wheel model, of uncertain dating but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410).
The wheel model has three internal spokes. It is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The spokes have a circular cross section and meet at a circular hub in the centre of the model.
The wheel has a diameter of 28.3 mm and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g.
The wheel model is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
A couple of other similar three spoked wheel models have been recorded on the PAS database including: DOR-18D344 and IOW-19E771. These are considered to…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F11C32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1565. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Pheon. Cf. North, vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Coin has been bent and since straightened.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F0CAF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete engraved copper alloy penannular brooch, of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 850).
Less than 25% of the brooch is present, with part of the head plate present. The head plate may have been lozenge shaped, with a flat cross section. The decoration is lozenge shaped, with a wide raised ridge creating separate zones. The outer rectangular zones has two strand interlace decoration. The corners are unclear, but may have traces of enamel inlay. The central lozenge section has a zoomorphic stranded design. The reverse is undecorated.
It measures 37.3 mm in length, 24.3 mm w…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F0563D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sestertius of Lucilla (AD 164 to AD 169), dating to the period AD 164 to AD 169. Reece period 8. Minted at Rome. PIETAS S C reverse type depicting Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hanf on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand. C.f. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1756.
Diameter: 32.9 mm
Thickness: 4.0 mm
Weight: 19.4 g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EEFDC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1998.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EE68B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Irish shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1625. Spink, vol 2, p 141, no 6513. The coin is heavily worn and has been bent into an 'S' shape to potentially function as a love token.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-EDFBAB
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy purse bar of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550).
The arms of the bar are sub-rectangular in cross-section, projecting from a rectangular central block. A vertical hole through the block runs at right angles to the bar. The block has a notch in the underside to accommodate the rove from the missing loop. At the end of each arm is a large fungiform knop.
It measures 30.2 mm in length, 71.3 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. it weighs 35.6 g.
The purse bar is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
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Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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