Record ID: WMID-035A6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cut halfpenny of John I of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216). Minted at Canterbury Mint by moneyer Ernavd (different spelling of Arnold). Class 4b. Cf. North vol 1, p221, no 968/2. Diameter: 20.4 mm Width: 10.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B23D05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver coin of Henry III of England (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period c AD 1236 to c. AD 1242. Minted by moneyer Nicole at the London mint. Class 7c. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B2006E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1998. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B189FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped halfpenny of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1430 to AD 1434, issued as part of the pinecone-mascle series. Minted at London. C.f. North vol 2, p77. no 1468. Coin has been pierced with a subcircular hole in the centre of the coin from obverse to reverse. Internal diameter of the hole is 1.4 mm. Diameter:13.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-AFB21A
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unlooped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1500-1300BC).Probably an early palstave of Group I - shield pattern type. The blade of the palstave is triangular shaped in plan with expanding sides. The cutting edge measures 37.4 mm in width and is 4.4 mm thick. The cutting edge is blunt. The septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) gradually tapers towards the butt and is a broad U shape, measuring 57.4 mm in length. The septum is 12.9 mm deep at the stop ridge and the sides have a depth of 7.1 mm. The fla…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8689F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1639 to AD 1640. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Triangle. C.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2257. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-862BB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1592. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Tun. C.f. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2015. Diameter: 26.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75E47A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Antonius Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period AD 141 (Reece Period 7). IVNO reverse type depicting Juno veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Minted at Rome. C.f. RIC III Antonius Pius 391. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-755841
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
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 90 to AD 130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catch-plate. 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 the brooch is undeco…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75315C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
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 spring, 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. A cen…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-77BDB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy paisa, issued by one of the Indian Princely states, dating from 17th to 19th Centuries in date. Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 4.8 mm Weight: 7.2 g. Eleven other paisas have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: WILT-1A4E43; LVPL-8781D5; SWYOR-B55B81; SWYOR-A08F55; HESH-4EF354; IOW-F6F490; NLM-EC3477; SOM-8A6FD1; KENT-6DF3D5; YORYM-027904 and OXON-62ADA1.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ACB2D9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The left hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. A semi-circular end cap is present at the end of the wing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. The brooch measures 40.5 mm in length, 17.2&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AC5447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Henry III, class 8c. Dated to c. AD 1244-1247. Uncertain Mint and Moneyer.  Diameter: 18.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AC29EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), probably dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at Canterbury. Class 10cf. Diameter: 18.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-ABF0BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-1286), probably dating to the period (1280-1286), issued as part of the second coinage. Spink: 5050 - 5059.Four mullets with six points each, total 24 points. Diameter: 17.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-ABC4D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
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, Briot's Issue. Spink S5585. Diameter: 15.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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