Record ID: WMID-49D51F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut farthing of John I (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period c. AD 1209 to AD 1217. Minted at London. Moneyer uncertain. Probably Class 6b. Length: 9.6 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.34 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C91AB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649) dating circa AD 1640-1641. The obverse hows a widespread double arched crown, with a left facing, Briot style bust with XII behind. The legend has been clipeed in places, reading CAROLUS D G'MAG.BRI.FR A.ET HIB REX. Star initial mark.  The reverse bears a square shield of a cross patteé moline, with larger ends. The legend has been clipeed, reading CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO.  Type 2231 in North (1991, p. 160) Measurements: Diameter: 27.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 5.56g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C8D13D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent Commonwealth halfgroat of standard type (circa AD 1649-1660), with no legend or initial mark on the obverse, and no legend or date on the reverse. Mark of value II above conjoined shields. North 2728.  Measurements: Diameter: 15.9mm Thickness: 4.4mm Weight: 0.92g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C88A85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A half cut silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating 1217-1222. The obverse shows a facing bust with a well-marked beard holding a sceptre in right hand. The visible legend reads CVSR with the R below the chin.  The reverse bears a short cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter. The legend reads +IL[...]ER [stop] Type 7a in Wren. North number 978/979.  Measurements: Diameter: 17.9mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 0.55g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C80CB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded silver long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307) dating circa AD 1300-1305. The obverse shows a bifoliate crown, with a legend reading EDWARR A N The reverse is difficult to see, but it shows a long cross design woth three pellets in each quarter, the legend possibly reading CIVITAS CANTOR Type 10ab in Withers (p. 37) Measurements: Diameter: 17.3mm Thickness: 5.1mm Weight: 1.13g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-74A45E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable pommel from a sword, dagger or mace of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The probable pommel is almost cuboid in shape and hollow. The top of the probable pommel is circular at the top, with the edges bevelled to turn a square into a circle. A sub circular perforation is at the centre of the top, with an internal diameter of 7.2 mm. Several depressions are present at the surface suggesting it has been impacted by a heavier tool. Each corner has a triangular knop at the top, which extends into a swollen circular knop. …
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-73CDBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. 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 cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-737508
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 348 to AD 351 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting Emperor on galley, holding standard, Victory steering. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 20.2 mm Thickness: 3.3 mm Weight: 3.2 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3881BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small struck silver penny of Henry VI (first reign, 1422-1461), heavily worn and clipped. The obverse is very worn, but a bifoliate crown is somewhat visible. There is a five-pointed mullet or star mark on the left of the crown.  The reverse bears a long cross design with three pellets in each quarter.  Type: Henry VI; Rosette-Mascle (Durham) 1427-1430. Wren p. 114 Measurements: Diameter: 14.5mm Thickness: 0.5mm Weight: 0.44g
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-384A73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A half-cut silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) second issue dating 1561-82. The coin has been bent, forming a love token. The obverse is very worn but a crowned bust with a rose is somewhat distinguishable. The remaining, visible legend reads IZABETH […] NG.  The reverse shows a cross fourchee over shield with date above, 15[..]. The remaining legend reads IVTORE/M.MEV.  Identified as North 1997 (vol 2, p. 134) Measurements: Diameter: 22.1mm Thickness: 4.9mm Weight: 1.27g Die axis: 11
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-37F038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver threepence of Queen Elizabeth, (AD 1558-1603), second coinage dating 1573. The obverse shows a crowned bust, facing left with a rose behind it. The initial mark is an ermine, above the crown. The inscription reads: ELIZABETH:D:G.ANG’FR.EIHI The reverse bears a long cross fourchée over square shield with date above (1573). The inscription reads [ermine] POSVIDEV’ADIVTOREM’MEV. This is similar to type 1998 in North (1991, p. 135).  Measurements: Diameter: 19.1mm Thickness: 0.7mm Weight: 1.26g Die axis: 4
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-37AF32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) of uncertain date or issue. There are two distinct bends in the coin, indicating it may have been bent as a love token, but the bends are shallow, so it is difficult to say with certainty.   The obverse design shows a crown, the bust has been worn. The inscription is clipped, the visible reading B REGI […] The reverse bears a long cross over square shield. The legend has been clipped.  This is either North number 2014 (1991, p. 136) or 1985 (1991, p. 133).  Measurements: Diameter:…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-35CB0C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix dating circa AD 1200-1400.  The object is pedestal shaped, composed of a clipped circular die stamp with a sub rectangular faceted reverse that has a single ridged collar and ends in a circular suspension loop. It is worn has an uneven surface patina.  The die is decorated with a central cinquefoil with a central engraved pellet. This motif is surrounding by a single line and an inscription, which has been clipped and worn so it no longer legible. This also makes the matric difficult to classify as either personal or anonymous.  …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0CD961
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver sixpence of Queen Elizabeth (AD 1558-1603), dating to 1569, second issue. The obverse is very worn. The inscription reads ELIZABETH.D.G.AN[…]H[…}REGINA. The reverse bears a long cross design over a square shield with the date 1569 above. There is a coronet mint mark and the inscription reads POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV.  North number 1997 (1991, p. 134).  Measurements: Diameter: 24.4mm Weight: 2.33g Die axis:  8
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7C519F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), dating circa AD 1280-82  The portrait on the obverse is extremely worn. The legend reads DW R ANGL DN. The Ns are reverse barred.  The reverse bears a long cross design with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads VILL ABR (clipped) IE. The E is closed.  This identifies the coin as Type 2B in Withers (2006, p. 22) Measurements: Diameter: 18.5mm Weight: 1.27g Die axis:  3
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7BD71F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49), uncertain type (North, vol2, 1991, p. 165).  The obverse shows a very worn design of a crown with two sceptres in saltire through it.  The reverse is extremely worn, and a faint rose design is distinguishable.  Measurements: Diameter: 10.8mm Weight: 0.26g Die axis:  12
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7B625D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver halfpenny of Henry VI, during his first reign (1422-61).  The obverse shows a very worn design of a facing bust with a bifoliate crown. The legend has been clipped and very worn, but a X (saltire stop) AN are somewhat distinguishable.  The reverse bears a long cross design with three pellets in each quarter. Half of the legend is clipped, visible is LON DON with a circular stop after the N.  This is similar to the Rosette-Mascle issue, but any further identification cannot be done with any certainty.  Measurements: Diameter: 12.3mm Weight…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-792F1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver halfpenny of Henry VII (1485-1509).  The obverse shows a worn design of a small facing bust with a single arched crown. The legend had been clipped, but the end seems to read REX, trefoil stop, A.  The reverse bears a cross fourchée with three pellets in each quarter. The legend is clipped but appears to read CIVI TAS LON DON.  This is similar to type 3Be in Withers (p. 44) Measurements: Diameter: 11.1mm Weight: 0.31g Die axis: 8
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E8F745
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in Cantebury issue of 1301-1310. The coin has been overstruck, causing the legend on the obverse to be struck twice. The top of the coin, where the initial mark is, has been clipped more than the other areas. Obverse: The lettering is hard to read, but the folliwng has been distinguished: The initial cross is fig. 18 in North (1991, p. 26). EDWARD ANG hYB with a pellet at the end. There is a facing bust with a bifoliate crown. Reverse: CIVITAS CANTOR with a top-tilted S. The long cross pattee has three pellets in ea…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E80E55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval silver groat of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at London. Obverse: Crowned bust facing within a tresure of arches, with no pellets or fleurs above the crown. The lettering on the outer edge has been worn and clipped, thus hard to distinguish. Reverse: Inner circle with CIVITAS LONDON, with two pellets in T·A·S, unbarred Ns, an annulet in the DON quadrant. Long cross pattee diving the legend with three pellets in each angle. This coin has therefore been identified as Series G (1356-1361), Standard Type F, ref: 1197 (North, 1991, p. 53). North, J.J. 1…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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