Record ID: IOW-1CDA02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval silver three-halfpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: pheon/pheon, dated 1561 on coin (North 1991: 135, ref: 2000). Obverse: E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA (A rose without thorns); Crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1561 above shield. Diameter: 15.3mm. Weight: 0.75g. DA=12:7. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-1A789D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy spur rowel (c. 1600-c. 1700). The star-shaped rowel has five points and each arm was probably is pointed oval in cross-section but due to corrosion they are now irregular. One of the arms is incomplete. Length: 25.8mm; width: 22.9mm; thickness: 2.9mm. Weight: 2.37g. Similar spur rowels are illustrated in Read 2001: 60, fig. 43, refs: 508, 509. Read, B. 2001. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. Portcullis.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-1996AC
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval or Modern copper-alloy watch winder (c. 1800-c. 1850). The quatrefoil plate has one lobe open for suspension. There is a small integral 'rove' at the opposite end which secures a bulbous element to the stem. The bulbous element revolves freely around the stem of the plate. The bulbous element has an incomplete integral projection, part of the winder shaft. The projection has raised abstract decoration on both faces. Each face of the quatrefoil has raised decoration forming human busts. One side depicts the head facing right of George III with 'GR/III' at sides (Geor…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-18A781
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy sestertius of an uncertain ruler (c. AD 41-260). Unclear reverse type. Obverse: Illegible; Unclear bust right. Reverse: Illegible reverse. Diameter: 31.6mm. Weight: 17.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-17E966
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible spindle whorl of Unknown date (c. AD 43-c. 1800). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, hemi-spherical, domed at the top and mainly flat on the underside. There is a parallel sided circular hole at the centre with a diameter of 9.0mm. The object is grey with patches of a dark buff patina. Diameter: 21.8mm; maximum thickness: 7.7mm; minimum thickness: 6.7mm. Weight: 14.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-09D6E2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron age or early Roman copper-alloy bead (c. 200 BC-c. AD 100). This bead is bulbous at the centre and has a longitudinal circular hole, c. 2.3mm in diameter. Each end narrows and terminates with a thickened rim. The rim is incomplete at one end and is slightly smaller. Close to this incomplete end two small diametrically opposed circular holes have a diameter of about 1.5mm. The bulbous area has an inscribed lozenge as well as oblique lines forming saltires. A seam extends the full length of the object. The bead has a green patina. Length: 16.6mm; maximum…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-01DB98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval Venetian silver soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501-1521). Obverse: LE•LAV DVX S•M [V]; Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Reverse: [L]AVS TIBI [S]OLI (Thee alone be praised); Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross. Diameter: 11.6mm. Weight: 0.15g. DA=12:4.
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-F0AD23
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Hod Hill brooch of the bottom side knob type (AD 43-70). The pin, axis bar and most of the lower part of the bow are missing. The rolled head has an off-centre rectangular slot that accommodated the loop of the pin. Just below the rolled head there is a plain horizontal panel. The upper part of the bow is moulded at the front and flat at the rear. It flares very slightly from the head towards the bottom. At the top its width is 8.9mm and at the bottom the width is 9.9mm. At its centre the thickness of the bow is 2.0mm. At the front the bow is flu…
Created on: Sunday 3rd November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-EC3DB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn British Iron Age copper-alloy unit of Andoco dating to the period c. 20-1 BC. Eastern (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes). BMC (Hobbs) 2019-2020; Van Arsdell 1871.01. Obverse: ANDOCO (retrograde); Romanised head right. Reverse: [ ]; Horse right, petalled sun above, pellet-in-ring motif below sun. Diameter: 13.3mm. Weight: 0.66g. DA=12:3. Compare with: BERK-842D64 and PAS-55C7BD.
Created on: Sunday 3rd November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C5CE43
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy pendant depicting the infant Child Jesus. The other side is partially obscured by corrosion. Length: 45.0mm; width: 35.5mm; thickness: 6.0mm. Weight: 20.87g. A similar pendant can be seen at: http://www.detecteur.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=99912 (accessed, 2/11/2019).
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Sunday 3rd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C58915
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Irish Medieval silver farthing of Edward I (1272-1307), minted at Dublin, 1280-1302. Spink: 6267. Withers and Withers 2004: 44-45. Obverse: ·ER[ ]/LIE (pellet before ER); Crowned bust facing within a beaded triangle. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/DVBL/[INIE]; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 10.8mm. Weight: 0.30g. DA=12:11-12. Withers, P. and B. 2004. Irish Small Silver. John-Edward IV. Llanfyllin: Galata Print Ltd.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 6th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C566FA
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded copper-alloy Nuremberg anonymous jetton of the "Ship-penny" type (c. 1520-c. 1550). Obverse: [ ]; Sailing ship bearing a central mast with standing rigging; on the right an after-castle with rudder below and flag staff above; on the left a fore-castle, waves below. Reverse: [ ]; Four fleurs-de-lis in a double lozenge within a double 4-arched tressure. Diameter: 29.0mm. Weight: 2.07g. DA=12:3.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C55562
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and cut Roman copper-alloy sestertius of unclear type, probably dating to the period c. AD 117-192. Unclear reverse type depicting a possible standing figure? Probably mint of Rome. Obverse: Illegible legend; Unclear laureate head right. Reverse: Unclear; Possible standing figure? Diameter: 32.0mm; width: 17.0mm. Weight: 8.45g.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C5452C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy sestertius, probably of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c. AD 98-117 (Reece period 5). Unclear reverse type depicting an unclear standing figure left? Mint of Rome. Obverse: [...]; Unclear laureate bust right. Reverse: [...]; Unclear standing figure left? Length: 28.6mm; width: 26.5mm. Weight: 12.63g.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C2CB39
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy double-loop buckle (c. 1720-c. 1790). The pin, chape/plate and spindle are missing. The frame is rectangular in plan and each outside edge is serrated. In side view it is curved. The upper face has a groove close to the edge. At the top and bottom edge, between a pair of knops, the frame has been drilled to accommodate a separate iron spindle. A small portion of corroded iron spindle survives in each hole. The rear face is bevelled internally. This buckle frame has a drab green patina. Length: 29.0mm; width: 22.0mm; thickness: 4.3mm…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C1FA07
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and squashed post-Medieval lead powder holder (c. 1600-c. 1700). The loops are largely missing. This measure has straight sides slightly flaring out towards the mouth. It has an oval flat top with a pellet at the centre. Where the sides meet the top there are the stubs of two attachment loops, one at each side which are opposite each other. There are two vertical casting seams, one at each side which are not opposite each other. The mouth has a thickened rim. Height: 20.0mm; width at top: 23.0mm; width at mouth: 26.4mm; thickness: 15.6mm; thickness of sides at r…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B0A354
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-Medieval copper-alloy seal top spoon (c. 1550-c. 1650). The stem and bowl are missing. The fragment consists of the terminal end of the handle and a small portion of stem. The flat sub-circular disc, 12.2mm x 11.3mm, has a collar below with moulded decoration of longitudinal ribs which are now barely visible due to corrosion. This collar measures 10.0mm x 8.7mm. Below this collar is a baluster style element which tapers to a plain narrow collar joining the stem. The stem is too corroded to ascertain its shape in cross-section. There is no evidence of init…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-AFC497
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn and fractured post-Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: [ermine]/ermine, dated 1572 on coin (North 1991, 135, ref: 1998). Obverse: [ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA]; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head. Reverse: [POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE]/M MEV (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1572 above shield. Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 0.82g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. …
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-AE631E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval zoomorphic copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a mount or handle. (c. 1700-c. 1850). This object is in the form of a stylised reptile without legs. The head is simple with an open mouth in the form of a horizontal slot and almond-shaped eyes. The tail curves back over the body and ends with a dragon-like arrow-shaped dart. The sides of the body, including the tail but not the head, are inscribed to represent scales. The upper and lower surfaces are not inscribed. Mid-way along the underside of the body a flaring project has a maximum diameter of 6…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-98C6B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). In plan, the mount is in the form of two domed lobes divided by a smaller domed feature at the centre. The rear is flat and at each end there is a spike which is incomplete. These are rectangular in cross-section. The mount is reddish brown with flecks of green corrosion products. It is gilded at the front. Height: 25.0mm; width: 10.6mm; thickness of plate: 4.0mm; thickness including spike: 10.5mm. Weight: 3.88g. A similar mount has been published and dated to the 17th century (Read 2001: 28, fig. 21, ref: 3…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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