Record ID: WMID-638010
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy four way strap distributor of Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1300).  The distributor is a frame that is square externally (with sightly convex edges) and has a quatrefoil perforation internally. On the front, at each corner, there is a thickened square boss. Between the bosses are four constrictions at the centre of each side, for the missing attachment loop strap ends. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object is dark green in colour with an uneven surface patina.  Measurements: length 16.4mm; width 16.9mm; thickness 4.2mm; weight 3.6 grams. …
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2465DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and heavily worn Medieval short cross silver penny of Henry III (r. AD 1216  to AD 1272). Triple pellet stops. Most likely Class 8, dating to AD 1242-1247. Moneyer and mint unknown, due to missing and faded legend. 
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1328C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is D-shape in plan and single looped. It has a narrow and off-set axis bar and the outer surface has bevelled edges. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 22mm, width 12.2mm, thickness 3.4mm, weight 1.5 grams Whitehead (2003: p.19, Nos. 53 & 54) states that cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckles with …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-12D2C7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and a small amount of the neck remains.  The ampulla has a circular body and a neck that extends outwards from one end. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One side has moulded decoration present, consisting of radiating ribs, forming a scallop shell motif. The other side is undecorated.  The object measures 47.4mm in length and is 24.2mm wide at the …
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7D1C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I or Edward III (AD 1272 to AD 1377). Long cross reverse. Bifoliate crown. Minted in London. Parts of the outer flan is missing / damaged, resulting in a loss of some of the legend.  
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E7A7A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Long cross reverse. Trifoliate crown. Probably class 3cd, dating to AD 1280. Bristol mint. Part of the outer flan is missing, resulting in some of the legend missing.  North vol.2, no. 1018/19.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-543BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section (it has a domed decorative obverse and flat reverse). The obverse consists of a small cross within a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 14 (crosses) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Excess material surrounds the edges of the object pattern. The token has a light grey coloured patina ac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-53E219
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1300). The matrix is a circular disc with an integral suspension loop positioned at the top edge of the reverse. The die face has incised details that include an inscription around the outer edge. At the centre of the disc is a decorative central pellet and six narrow point petals. The inscription reads: + S' WILLI.SI R.I . The "S'WILLI" which translates as the seal of William, suggests this is a personal seal but the second part is less certain, likely to be a surname,…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BEAB96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), possibly class 15d, dating to AD 1327-1344. Minted at Canterbury. The penny is missing some of its side, resulting in an incomplete legend. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCF0EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probably Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. The pin is dark brown in colour with an even surface patina.  Dimensions: Length: 13.4mm, diameter (head) 8.2mm in diameter; weight 2.4 grams. The date of the object is uncertain. Spherical heads with grooving are a feature of several of Coo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-15EEF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1352, Series C, issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty period between AD 1351 to AD 1361. Minted at London. The coin has been folded in half, with the reverse outwards. The obverse can not be seen. C.f. North vol 1, p50, no 1148. Diameter: 23.1 mm Width: 11.2 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-14792B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver soldino (or 'galley ha'penny') of Doge Michele Steno of Venice (1400-16), dating to c.AD 1400 - 1416. mint: Venice, mint control mark: star over F (Massari Sconoscuito), CNI VIII nos7-8. Ref: CNI VII: 113.  S. MARCVS VENETI reverse type depicting the winged lion of St. Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels. 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-857760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny, probably of Edward IV (AD 1471 to AD 1483), dating to the period AD 1471 to AD 1483. Minted at Durham. C.f. North, vol 2, p95, no 1663. Coin has been clipped into the size of an half penny. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-854AAD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 8.9 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex. There are thrre lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object, the fourth is missing due to damage. The whorl has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 29 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey c…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is grey in 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 detail. Measurements: diameter 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84717C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period January to May 1280. Minted at Bristol. Class 2b. C.f. North vol 2, p28, no 1015. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-844343
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged Medieval voided long cross silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (r. AD 1216 to AD 1272). Most likely class 5, dating to AD 1250-1275. Moneyer: IOhS. Mint unknown. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-833DAA
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular ring, probably a harness ring, of uncertain date, Medieval to Post-medieval, AD 1100 - 1800. It is flat and sub-hexagonal in section with the inner edge worn. The hoop varies in width and some filemarks are visible. The diameter is 26.0mm, thickness is 3.0mm, and weight is 3.9g These are very common finds and may have had a variety of uses. They may have been part of horse-harness, or used for suspension of vessels, or as curtain rings, and so on. Geake (Finds Recording Guide, page 54). See also https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/r…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-827566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Uncertain class. Cross Pattee inital mark. Minted in Canterbury. The coin has been clipped, resulting in some of the legend missing. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-82557E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272  to AD 1307). Most likely Class 3e, dating to AD 1280. Cross Pattee inital mark. Trifoliate crown. Minted in York. Some of the outer flan is missing. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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