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: WAW-FE9B34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman Colchester derivative brooch of Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), dating to AD 80-120.  The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The wings are semi circular with missing end caps. The foot and catch plate are missing along with the spring and pin.  The wings are semi circular in profile. There is a rectangular groove at the reverse of the head where the spring mechanism would have been in situ. At the rear of the head are the remains of the rearward facing hook. The bow tapers to a broken terminal with a well …
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-61D0F7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The object is is tubular; circular in plan on the outide edge with a circular inside edge. The outside of the object consists of three raised ribs, the centre rib being more prominant than the others.  The inside of the object is flat. It has a diameter of 33.7 mm and is 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 59.7 g. The object is a mid green to brown colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-618D7C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the bridle bit is present. The bridle bit is in two parts, joined together. The first part is a strap junction, with a circular loop at one end, leading into a circular sectioned shaft, with central swelling, and then into an incomplete larger loop. The second part is an incomplete fitting, secured in the circular loop. It consists of a circular loop, with two split terminals. The strap junction measures 52.1 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. The fitting measures 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-613296
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Less than 50% of the nutcrackers are present, with most of one arm present. The hinge is missing from the top of the arm. The outer face is decorated by three sets of paired horizontal ribs, and its cross section is semi circular. Below this the arm is plain until the acorn molding. The inner face has multiple horizontal ridges. An acorn shaped terminal is present at the lower end. It measures 73.0 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-34E376
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900. The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim  with a concentric groove. The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, there is a crown symbol, and a semi-circular outline underneath. At 6 o'clock, there is a upside down crowned X. The reverse is mostly flat, with a sub-circular central indention and 9 small circular indentations. The weight is green in colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 31.4mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F5199
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'pocket' sundial, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th centuries). The sundial is of the simple ring type and consists of a broad, flat, copper alloy ring. A central recessed groove runs around approximately half of the outer circumference of the band, and then is perforated around approximately half the remaining bands circumference. The exterior has two incised lines flanking the recessed groove. The sundial is a green and brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soi…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EF8A8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy thimble of the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800).  The object is now in two pieces, the body of the thimble and the dome of the thimble. The thimble body consists of a single curved sheet. The exterior sides are covered with circular indentations, which are in diagonal rows. The body is squashed and misshapen and is missing the majority of its base. What remains of the base, shows an unthickened rim which is decorated with a faint incised line border. The top of the dome also has the circular indentations. The underside of…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1FD754
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1714-1830 (George I - IV) The weight is circular and has a raised lip. The front of the object has concentric grooves and a central dimple showing the object was lathe-turned. The reverse has a sub-circular indention. At 12 o'clock there is a crown symbol and the intials GR underneath, which makes it a Georgian provincial weight. Measurements: diameter 23.3mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight 12.3g Similar trade weights can be seen on the PAS Database at LEIC-A56FB9, which was found in Ashby-de-la-Zou…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EF63A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped annular buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650. The buckle consists of a sub-circular double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The strap bar is slightly bent outwards. The frame and strap bar have bevelled edges and the left sides of the frame is slightly misshapen. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle has a brown / green coloured patina.  Measurements: length 40.4mm, width 36.3mm, thickness 3.7mm, weight 4.8 grams Whitehead…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C8FFC
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spoon handle of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1600 - 1700.   The stem has a hexangonal cross-section and has a worn break at the terminal where the rest of the stem and bowl would have been. At the apex the handle curves outwards into a worn break. Given the shape of the break, the handle could have formed a trefid knop.  The object is grey in colour and has an even surface patina.  The object measures 61.9mm in length and 16mm maximum width. The width of the handle is 6.5mm and has a thickness of 3.5mm and …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F4528D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval spherical bell dating to the 17th to 19th centuries.  The hollow bell comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere is plain with two sub circular or oval sound holes. Projecting from the top is a rectangular attachment loop with angled upper edge and a semi-circular, or arched, hole. One half of the lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sunburst' motif radiating from a rectangular aperture. Both ends of the aperture have sub-circular terminal sound holes. The iron pe…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-02FB52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, dating to circa AD 43-120. The brooch is broadly T-shaped with flattened wings. It is uncertain if the brooch would have had a spring or if it was a hinged variety. The bow is broadly traingular in form and is flattened at the top in profile as opposed to the Polden Hill types that are more hump like. The bow is broader where it extends from the head and narrows to a now damaged terminal.  The lower bow, foot and catchplate at the reverse are missing. There does not appear to be an…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-01E7F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, of Roman date circa AD 75 to 175. The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow and the pierced lug at the rear of the head. The foot, catch plate, spring mechanism and the pin are missing. The brooch is broadly an inverted 'L' shape in profile and the bow tapers from a flared head to a broken terminal below the central moulding. The head is oval in form. At the reverse of the head is a vertically placed lug that would have held the spring and pin. Located at approximately half way down the remaining length of t…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-00FA2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy  weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The weight is now circular but appears to have been resized from a different shape, probably square. A shield bearing a long cross and an annulet in each quarter, surrounded by a circular pellet border. On the reverse is a plain long cross. It has a diameter of 19.3 mm and is 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 10.1 g (153 gns). The weight is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. A similar, although square in shape, weight has been recorded as YORYM-1296A5. This weight bears a similar shield, …
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B20E4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman date (AD 43-200). Only the head and upper bow remains. The wings, spring, pin, majority of the bow, foot and catch plate are missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Only a short section of the upper bow remains. Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly square shaped concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The brooch has a light to mid-green coloured patina across all surfaces. There are many similar examples on the database that have been found across England wit…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9DFC67
Object type: DIE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval to Post-Medieval die, dating to AD 1200 - 1750. The die is of the standard format with the opposing faces adding up to seven (six and one, four and three, two and five). The object has a green coloured patina across all surfaces. The die has suffered some damage at the edges and most notably on one corner damaging the face depciting the six. Some of the annulets marking the numbers are in filled in white. Egan (1997) suggests the standard format is more common in the Medieval and especially Post-Medieval periods. There are many parallels recorded on…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9D6540
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern Victorian copper alloy token dating to circa AD 1862 - 1893. Obverse: The token is circular with a central circular field with a shield at the centre and the word 'FORWARD' written underneath in a scroll. Surrounding this in a circumferential circular band is the address: SMALLBROOK STREET BIRMINGHAM. A further outer circumferential field reads: DAY'S CRYSTAL PALACE CONCERT HALL. Reverse: The central circular field has a 3d symbol for the value of the token. In the surrounding circumferential field it reads: THE SAME EVENING AS RECIEVED. The outer field reads: TO …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-87ABB2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete late Iron Age/Early Roman copper-alloy crescent type "Aesica" brooch of first century AD date, possibly dating to circa AD 25-100. The brooch comprises an upper curved bow and a lower flat bow. The spring mechanism is similar to the Polden Hill brooches (Aesica, type 3) in that the springs are contained within cylindrical wings which are pierced by a central axis bar. The wing caps are still intact. The spring consists of twelve coils / turns. The external chord would have originally lay over the top of the spring, however the spring is damaged at either…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7484BA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy conical mount of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).  The mount is conical in shape. It has a rounded flattened knop on the top, and then it gradually expands with a couple of decorative grooved collars as it extends downwards. Two circular attachment holes are present, each on opposite sides. It has a diameter of 3.0 mm. The mount has a sub circular flat base with a grooved ring running around the outside. On the inside of the mount, it is concave, with traces of iron corrosion products. It measures 24.1 mm tall. It has a diameter of 6…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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