Record ID: WMID-0573C4
Object type: COMB
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete openwork comb, possibly a comb pendant of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Probably around 50% of the openwork comb is present, most of the teeth are missing, along with the suspension hole. The comb is flat. with a post depositional bend to it. The top of the comb has a curved edge, with the remains of a suspension loop at the mid point. The back of the comb has been decorated with an openwork trellis design of repeating sub triangular and sub square holes. Beneath this are the teeth, probably originally 29 in total. Most are 1mm across and 1.5 mm thi…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-053949
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy millefiori enamelled disc brooch of 2nd to 3rd Century AD dating. Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catchplate missing. The front of the brooch is a large circular flat disc. The front is decorated with millefiori enamelling in three concentric bands inside concentric metal reserves. The outer edge of the brooch is raised to contain the enamelling. The outer circle has been made up from  alternating blocks of blue and white chequerboard with a yellow and green chequerboard enamel inbetween. The middle one is probably yel…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F2BE1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an long cross design with branched terminals (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated.  It has a diameter of 22.5 mm and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F29D01
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an eight segmented or wheel design with a central pellet (Powell type 3). The reverse has an initial, H with a pellet above, below and to either side (Powell type 2). It has a diameter of 29.5 mm and is 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 10.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6E3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.3 mm. It measures 17.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.2 mm. It weighs 30.3 g (1.07 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6AA5A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is diagonal ridges. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 29.6 mm and is 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g (0.8…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B5E09D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD 1700. In plan, the Jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete. The rabbet (now missing) was originally located at the apex of the head, where the iron tongue which would have produced the twanging sound of the instrument was once attached. The Jews harp has a dark brown patina. Measurements: Length 56.1 mm, width at the head 25.3 mm, thickness 5.9 mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B3A2D8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a six petalled flower, with pellets between each petal, all within a double circular border (Powell type 1). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 38.1 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 21.0 g.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-77DA2E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval dating (AD 1270 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the heraldic horse harness pendant is present.  The pendant is lozenge shaped, with the remains of a suspension loop extending from the upper corner. The obverse depicts a long cross with red enamel in each quarter. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The pendant is red and green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-779676
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of 5.b4 type of Roman date (AD 75-200) Over 50% of the brooch is present, with the wings and bow present. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The wings are cylindrical with perforated end caps. The wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings, with a perforation to hold the spring.The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the rearward facing hook on the head and continues along the centre of the bow. It does not ext…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774D88
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. Minimal decoration appears visible on the lower hemispheres of the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds.…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-770859
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98 to AD 117), dating to the period AD 112 to AD 114. DIVVS PATER TRAIAN reverse type depicting Trajan senior, bare-headed, togate, seated left on curule chair, feet on stool, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left (Reece Period 5). Minted in Rome. C.f. RIC II, Trajan 251. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-76BFE0
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete stirrup strap mount of Late Saxon (AD 1000 to AD 1100) dating. The stirrup strap mount is triangular in shape, with two circular attachment holes (internal diameter: 3.2 mm) above a right-angled stepped flange, with a worn and debased animal head projecting from each end of the lower edge and a larger worn and debased animal head projecting at the apex. Below the apex projection, is a slightly larger hole (internal diameter: 3.4 mm). Zoomorphic decoration would have covered the front of the mount. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 62.1 mm in length, 34.6 mm wide and …
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-766F18
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy chafing dish handle dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400 - AD 1600). The handle is sub-rectangular in plan with a square projection along the upper long side. At the apex of this projection is an attachment lug encircling the handle. At the upper end of the attachment fitting is a collar and a worn break. The lug is in the form of a clenched fist; it is rounded with details for the fingers deeply incised. Through the centre of the first is a circular perforation for the handle to slot through, which measure 8.8 mm on d…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74E212
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage issue. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross crosslet. C.f. North vol 2, p133, no 1987. Diameter: 21.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7499E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1581. Issued as part of the second coinage issue between 1561 and 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Long cross. C.f. North vol 2, p134, no 1997. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74331F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing.  The head is comprised of an incomplete broadly oval flat plate. The lower edges of the plate at the reverse curve upwards slightly to form an enclosed semi circular cell. The bow protrudes from the lower section of the flat plate and is sub rectangular in section and curved in profile.  The upper section of the bows is decorated with a double vertical row of rectangul…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-741673
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides, which are not numbered consistently. There is one 6, two threes, two ones and one zero. One 1 is a concavity.  The die measures 15.3 mm in length, 17.7 mm wide and 17.9 mm thick. It weighs 45.9 grams. The die is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Dice are frequently…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-73993B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at the Tower of London. Class 10cf. C.f. North vol 2, p32, no 1040-1043/2. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7353A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver groat of Edward II (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1352. Issued as part of the Fourth Coinage, Pre-treaty period, Series C. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross 1. C.f. North vol 2, p 50, no 1147. Diameter: 25.8 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 4.6 g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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