Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6F4868
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded 17th century copper-alloy octagonal token halfpenny issued by Richard Whittingham of the Flying Horse Inn at Wye in Kent, dated 1667 on the token. Obverse: an inscription in five lines of;  RICHARD / WHITTING / HAM • IN / WYE / 1667  Reverse: a depiction of a winged horse left, with an inscription below in two lines of; HIS 1/2 / PENY Diameter 19.5mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-79994B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by the Edward Fish at the Sun Inn in Wapping, London, dating from AD 1648 - 1672. Williamson (London) 3296. See Williamson vol. 2, p. 784, no. 3296. Obverse: * EDWARD FISH AT surrounding a sun with 16 rays. Reverse: THE SUNN IN WAPIN. E F across field. Measurements are;  diameter 15.5mm, thickness 0.9mm and weight 1.25g.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9F3206
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Post-Medieval trade token issued by Peter Pruce of Aynho, Northamptonshire dated AD 1668 on the token. Williamson (1889: 886) Vol II no. 3. The obverse features a bell and P / P - M in the field, and * PETER • PRVCE • AT • THE • BEL in the legend. The reverse features the words HIS / HALF / PENY / 1668 in the field, and * AT • AYNO • ON • THE • HILL • in the legend.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-08A275
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token of William Whetston of Holborn, dated to 1653 on the token. Williamson London 1482 (1891, 638)   The obverse shows a figure standing left, holding up an object in the right hand and another object in the lowered left hand. Around this is a legend following from a star initial mark, reading WILLIAM · WHETSTON.  The reverse features the letters · W · // W · I in the field within an inner circle; around this is a legend following from a star initial mark, reading IN · HOLB…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-54DE8D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy personal seal matrix dating of Agnes St John dating c. AD 1250-1340. The matrix is a pointed oval, flat backed type with the remains of a suspension loop on the reverse in the form of a vertical transverse rib which tapers to a point. It is incomplete with the top half missing to an irregular oblique break and is slightly bent creating a crack on the die. The front bears an inscription around a central device depicting the lower half of a standing human figure. The figure is dressed in a garment gathered above the hips and&n…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-DCE756
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly distorted medieval to post-medieval kidney-shaped sheet copper alloy buckle frame. The ends of the distorted sides are curled over to hold the ends of an iron round-sectioned bar, the rest of which has been lost. Cf. NMS-27BF02 and examples in a hoard from Blossom's Inn, Cheapside, London (Margeson 1993, 25, plate IX). Weight 1.92g. Length c.17mm. Width c.37mm. c.1450 - c.1550.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: BERK-366327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, slightly clipped medieval chinfrão, or half reale grosso, of King Afonso V of Portugal (AD 1438-1481). Mint: Lisbon  Obverse: Crowned letter 'A' with an initial 'L'. Pellets either side.  Obverse inscription: Possibly 'ALFONSVS QVINTI REGIS:P' or similar. Reverse: Within a circle the Portgugese coat of arms, the quinas: five eschutcheons crosswise the dexter and sinister ones pointing to the centre, each semée of plates. So, five shields in the shape of a cross, the left and right ones point…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: SUR-77AD59
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post medieval copper alloy farthing token of an inn called The Trumpet, possibly in Sherborne Lane (Lombard Street), London. Obverse: Trumpet, AT THE TRVMPET. Reverse: intials IH, IN SHER[...]AN(N)E ***.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-160B39
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn copper alloy pub tokens for the Bull Inn, Fernhill Heath, Worcester of Modern date, likely c. AD 1800-1960. Both tokens are hexagonal in plan and have a raised external edge with a beaded border close to the raised edges. These are recorded for local historical interest. Token one. Obverse inscription: ANDERSON // BULL INN // FERNHILL HEATH. Reverse inscription: 3D. Dimensions. Length: 32.76mm. Width: 29.06mm. Thickness: 1.56mm. Weight: 6.69g. Token two. Obverse inscription: ANDERSON // [BULL] INN // [FE]RNHILL [HEAT]H. Reverse inscription: 3D. Dimensions. Length: 32.7…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B6C689
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy halfpenny token, dated 1650 and issued by John Purdue at the White Hart Inn, Overton, Hampshire. Obverse: a stag, *IOHN PVRDVE AT YE WHITE. Reverse: HARTE IN OVERTON 1650 // HIS / HALF / PENY / IIP. As Williamson (Hampshire (127); Whetton Overton 2.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: SF-CED36B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy token farthing issued by the Angel inn in Moorfields, London, during the 17th century.  Obv: AT . THE . M[ORE]FEILDS - an angel Rev: [NEARE . B]ADLAM . GA[T] - G // H . S  Williamson 1967, 676, no.1957
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Benacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E83289
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Irish long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307) to Edward III (1327-1377), issue of 1279-1340, probably of Edward II (1307-1327) Obverse description: facing bust in triangle with trifoliate left and bifoliate right fleurs, crown with wide curved band, long face, drapery of angled wedges, hollow at throat, pellet below bust. Obverse inscription: EDW R’/ANGLD/NShYB Reverse description: long cross, three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/DVBL/INNE Diameter: 17.4mm, Weight: 1.13gms, die axis: 5
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7385A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine II (317-340), Gloria Exercitus issue of 330-335, Reece period 17, probably Lyon mint, mintmark not seen in RIC Obverse description: youthful bust laureate cuirassed right, seen from front. Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS INN NOB C Reverse description: two soldiers with two standards between them, triangular tops to standards. Reverse inscription: GLOR IA EXERC ITVS In exergue: (.)PLG Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 1.65gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Marton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7463BA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy oval (or 'vessica') shaped seal matrix dating c. AD 1300-1400. The reverse is flat and undecorated with a longitudinal raised ridge running along the centre. On the top edge is a broken circular suspension loop. The face on the opposite side has an engraved motif at the centre depicting a standing bird on a nest, possibly a pelican. This is surrounded by a pointed oval inner border of a single line. Around the edge is another single line border. Between the two borders is the inscription +CREDE MIC(I I/N)N?, a variant of t…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: SF-61A5E9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete copper-alloy post-medieval token farthing issued by The Angel Inn in Ipswich in AD 1656.  Obv: AT . THE . ANGELL - An angel holding a scroll Rev: IN . IPSWICH . 1656 - W . T.  Williamson 1967, 1088, no.165 Diameter: 15.95mm, thickness: 0.90mm, weight; 1.10g
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haughley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-288392
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Jetton of Post-Medieval date (AD 1568-1635). Struck by master Hanns Krauwinckel II. Mercury bust type, GOTT.ALLEIN.DIE.EERE.SEI (to God alone the glory). Nuremburg Diameter: 21.25mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.1g Mitchiner (1988), p 447, no 1591.
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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Record ID: SUR-FC0EC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token issued by Lancelot Chapman, an Inn keeper, in Coal Harbour (Thames Street) London. Obverse: The Inn-holders Arms, LANCELOT . CHAPMAN. Reverse: C/LM triad, AT . COAL . HARBOR. As Williamson (London) 701.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: NMS-A79BA2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval kidney-shaped copper alloy sheet buckle frame. The sides are hammered and flat, the face (width 7mm, 0.7mm thick) angled outwards with oblique lines of engraved rocker-arm, forming a V in the centre, and their tapered ends are curled over to hold the ends of a missing (probably iron) bar. Now very distorted- length 53mm. Weighs 2.54mm. See examples in a hoard from Blossom's Inn, Cheapside, London (Margeson 1993, 25, plate IX). 15th-16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2022
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Record ID: LON-7EFE99
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token issued in Bell Yard Southwark dating from AD 1648-1674. Williamson (1891:1014 no.153). Obverse: ANDRA . RANOLS . IN . BELL = A fox Reverse: YARD . IN . SOVTHWARKE = A . M . R Dimensions: diameter: 13.92mm; weight: 0.46g. Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1891. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol II. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Veri…
Created on: Friday 8th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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