Record ID: WMID-F080CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a flat sheet metal loop, with ends secured through a square sheet metal plate. Each end has been folded back onto itself. One end has been squared off, the other is more triangular. The loop is no longer circular in shape, more sub oval.  It measures 26.8 mm in length, 30.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The loop is 1.4 mm thick. The square sheet piece measures 12.3 mm by 13.6 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The artefact is a dark green …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C2D74
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture decorative plaque or escutcheon of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The plaque is flat. The front exhibits stamped or punched decoration. The reverse is undecorated and no signs of attachment spikes. The front has a large rounded main section, which has the stamped decoration, in the form of semi-circles or crescents. These almost create a bird wing shape and decoration. Beneath this is an oval extension with a countersunk rivet hole. The hole is empty, and has an internal diameter of 0.8 mm. This extension has a circular knop to the…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-87AA6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 23.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-878662
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1570 to AD 1572. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Castle. C.f. North vol 2, p 135, no 2001. Diameter: 14.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-875607
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Lis. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2099. Diameter: 23.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-871D3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North, vol 2, p 162, no 2267. Diameter: 12.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-86E4FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half crown of James II ((AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690. Reverse depicts probably crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with May beneath crown, J to the left, R to the right and triple XXX above. Spink (2003) page 169 - 171, number 6580 - 6582. Diameter: 28.6 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 10.0 g During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Ma…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-869F07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heavily worn silver shilling of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1663 to AD 1669. Crowned cruciform shields reverse type. Minted at the Tower London. Spink (2007), page 321 - 322, No 3371 and 3372. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-711BB0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy square shaped coin weight dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1550-1600. The coin weight was issued in Antwerp as represented by the hand on the reverse.  Obverse: Standing figure (probably a saint or maid) with a possible spear or crozier (crook) in left hand. There is a circular border of pellets surrounding the figure.  Reverse: Central Hand (of Antwerp).  The hand and the letter are surrounded by a solid circular border. The weight is heavily worn and corroded therefore it is difficult to establish an exact identification. &n…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5F0573
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy domed button of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The button has a domed circular head, with a central pellet surrounded by a five pointed start, within a curvilinear border. The back of the head is flat with a prominent casting line. The loop is missing. The button has a diameter of 15.3 mm. The head is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g. The button is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F52FE4
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed plaque depicting a horse galloping left, of eighteenth century dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The probable plaque is sub oval in shape, and domed. The front depicts a horse galloping left on a speckled background, with a pellet by the front leg and a pellet by the back leg. The horse's tail is held upwards. The reverse is concave and undecorated. It measures 30.0 mm wide, 18.6 mm in length and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The probable plaque is dark green in colour and has an even surface patina. This may be 18th century sword related.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F3E262
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1581. Mint: Tower (London). Mintmark: Long cross. North type 1998. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C9323D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heavily worn penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Oval garnished shield on reverse. Probably c.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2268, Group D. Diameter: 16.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F8ED29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Coronet. C.f. North vol 2, p146, no 2104. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F8C091
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Scottish twenty pence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), third coinage issue, dating to the period AD 1637 to AD 1642. Edinburgh mint. Spink S5588. Diameter: 15.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F88876
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Probably minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smoothy, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F8621E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy anonymous issue Nuremberg jetton, 'ship-penny' type, of Post medieval dating (AD 1490-1550). Obverse: fictitious legend; Profile of a sailing ship with exaggerated rigging and sail omitted, the bow has a pennant pole on the right; with waves beneath the ship. Reverse: fictitious legend; Four fleurs de lis in a lozenge. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5D300
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of Late Post Medieval to Modern Dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The seal matrix is of the pedestal or pendant type. It has a conical handle with a suspension loop (internal diameter 3.0 mm), with a pointed knop at the top. No orientation mark is present. The die is sub square in shape, and decorated with oblique cross-hatching. The die measures 10.9 mm by 10.9 mm. It measures 25.8 mm tall,10.9 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The seal matrix is a mid to dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F54234
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic (lion) domed mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount has no signs of attachment. The mount is shield shaped, with a rounded lower half and and an endented top edge, with central point. It is zoomorphic, depicting a lion facing forwards. The mane is present around the outside edge. The face is domed, the nose prominent and triangular in shape in the centre. Two rounded cheeks below and above the mouth. The eyes are set lower above the nose, with prominent eyebrows. The reverse is undecorated and concave. It measures 30…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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