Record ID: WMID-778A13
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
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 domed 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 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.5 mm and is 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 17.0 g (0.60 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-76EA28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy As of uncertain Emperor but of first to third century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain but depicts a female figure holding left arm outstretched, and possibly a palm frond to the right. Mint uncertain but probably Rome. Diameter: 28.1 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 16.0 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0A0F8A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete casting wells or jets of probable Roman and later dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). Both casting wells are of a similar shape. They have an almost conical top tapering downwards into a flat sub rectangular section. This section is uneven with some area thicker than others. The top of each well is concave with an uneven surface. The first well measures 79.2 mm in length, maximum width of 41.8 mm, maximum thickness of 27.5 mm and a minimum thickness of 2.8 mm. It weighs 139.6 g. The second well measures 69.9 mm in length, 51.7 mm maximum width, maximum thickness of 30.3…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6034CC
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) though could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape. Evidence of a small vertical suspension hole is apparent in the centre of the weight, though this is now infilled with soil. The weight measures 30.6mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.3mm; it weighs 171.3g. The weight is a light grey to off-white colour, with an even surface patina. There is a flattened area on one part of the circumference, and there are a number of scratches and …
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8C4042
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119-121. Reece Period 6. Possibly Felicitas reverse type holding caduceus and cornucopiae, mint of Rome. cf RIC II No. 563a-c.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B1EBB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular 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 7.9 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 27.2 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.8 g (0.66 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1DE0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular 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 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 24.3 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.0 g (0.88 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B4545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 9.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 30.4 g (1.07 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FA019
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead or lead alloy Spindle Whorl of the Roman to Post Medieval period, dating to AD 43 - AD 1650, possibly Medieval, AD 1100 - AD 1500. The whorl is of the flat disc type and is sub oval in shape. The whorl is undecorated but is slightly concave on the reverse, with a raised border around the edges. There is a sub circular perforation cast off centre. There are no obvious signs of decoration, although below the perforation on the reverse there is a diagonal groove, this could be plough soil damage. The whorl has an external diameter of 28.5 mm and an internal diamete…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A04D6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete illegible silver coin, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman. Both the obverse and reverse types are heavily worn and illegible.The coin has been burnt and folded in half. XRF analysis using a handheld XRF device has indicated that the coin has been made from a silver and copper alloy, with trace amounts of lead and iron present. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E63CDC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4. j, flat wing ends type). Roman date (AD 140 to 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, wings, catchplate. The spring, pin and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Traces of raised diagonal decoration are present extending down t…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B3858E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-AD 361) dating to the period AD 351 - AD 352 (Reece Period 18). Possibly VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other holding a wreath with VOT V MVLT X inscribed on it . Mint uncertain. Diameter: 14 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 1.1 g Abrasion and corrosion whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of much of the original surface detail.
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-FB2756
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy unusual Aesica brooch, of Early Roman dating (AD 43-65). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the back plate, lozenge boss, upper bow, a wing and an incomplete spring casing. The spring and pin are missing presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch is composite, being made of three separate parts: a back plate, a lozenge boss and the upper bow. The back plate is irregular in shape. The top of the plate consists of the wings and is sub rectangular in shape, with curved ends (26.2 mm wide). The reverse of this would have originally held the …
Created on: Friday 11th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
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Record ID: WAW-611987
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.b-c. Plate 46, dating AD c. 80-120. The brooch is copper alloy and incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical terminating with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wings are undecorated. At the junction of the wings and bow head has the remains of an integral hook. The axis bar, spring, chord and pin are all missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated except for three very small knops behind the hook. The bow is sub-oval in section, and gradually tapers to…
Created on: Monday 9th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CD4AA2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, probable suspension weight, of uncertain dating (AD 43 to AD 1700) The probable suspension weight consists of a globular decorative moulded end, in the form of a pine cone. An incomplete circular bar extends from the base of the pinecone. It measures 26.22 mm in length and has a maximum diameter of 14.99 mm. It weighs 16.4 g. It is mid to dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The patina has flaked away f…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-74B081
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch, probably dating to the 1st/ 2nd century AD (length: 27mm; width at wings: 18.5mm; thickness/ depth: 7.5mm; weight: 3.3g). The brooch is T-shaped in plan and mostly flat in side section (particularly down the bow). The top of brooch’s head is flat with semi-cylindrical caps to either side at the end of the short wings, which protrude slightly outwards from the front of the artefact. The bow is flat and tapers inwards immediately beneath the wings to a width of 4.5mm. The front of the bow is decorated with a raised…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2006
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
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Record ID: WMID-940EC4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead lion's head (diameter: 35.9mm; thickness: 2.9mm; weight: 67.03g). All of the lion's facial features are clearly visible with round ringlets bearing incised lines to mark the mane around the face, two distinctly prominent curved eyebrows, two large annulet eyes as well as a large protruding nose (which makes the thickness of the artfact as wide as it is) with mouth underneath. There is slight iron corrosion on the nose and part of the mane. The back of the artefact is uneven but mostly flat with no decoration. There is a fair amount of iron corrosion on the back, possibl…
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-05CD52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Roman Polden Hill brooch of flat wing ends type. Straight curved bow with sprung mechanism and short wings to top. Foot and pin missing. Similar to Hattatt '380' from Petersfield, Hampshire.. Mouldings along whole length of bow, hook for chord and very deep appendage meeting top of catch-plate. Wings plain except for end ribs, bow decorated with rib and fifteen short raised ribs placed laterally at alternate angles. The foot-knob is relatively ornate with a groove and ribs, as well as small projection underneath.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
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Record ID: NARC-11E6D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II, 147-175 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
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Record ID: NARC-124A80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, either Faustina II, Lucilla or Crispina (a date therefore ranging around from 161-182).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
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