Record ID: WMID-9CA6F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Sestertius of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 41 to AD 260 AD. Reverse type uncertain. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 32.5 mm Thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 19.6 g
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C7C4C
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barb-spring padlock, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1200). It has an square case with a T-shape key aperture on the recessed end plate; the other end of the plate has a recessed surface with two rectangular apertures divided by a vertical septum which indicates a mechanism with two spring strips. The top face of the case has a rectangular recess which housed the projecting arm of the missing spring mechanism. The padlock has a fixed bolt on rectangular, pierced arm projecting from the top of the end plate; the base of the arm has a perforat…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th 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-9B5CD8
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flake from a prepared core of Late Neolithic to Early Iron Age dating (3300 BC to 1000 BC). The flake is sub triangular in shape and a mid brown colour. Part of a striking platform is present at the top of the flake. Retouch is present along both edges and can be classified as short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt. No cortex is present, indicating that this flake has been formed from tertiary debitage. Length: 58.7 mm Width: 38.7 mm Thickness: 13.3 mm Weight: 22.9 g Flakes like this from prepared cores could date from between the Late Neolithic through…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9B299B
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint probable arrowhead of Neolithic-Bronze Age dating (AD 3450-1200 BC). The artefact broadly resembles a Leaf-shaped arrowhead. It is lentoid in plan and bi-convex in section. Both the dorsal and ventral surfaces have covering scaled flaking and all edges, with the exception of the proximal, have fine low angled retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted, forming a notched aspect at its base. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is grey in colour. Length: 23.1 mm Width: 20.1 mm Thickness: 4.0 mm W…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9AF466
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped blade, formed from a tertiary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The probable blade has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along the long edges and the short side (short, subparallel, abrupt). The probable blade has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage, probably the remains of a core for making blades. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 29.2 mm Width: 22.1 mm Thickness: 5.2&n…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9A9BC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, silver penannular brooch of Early Medieval date that is divided into four fragments and is decorated with gold filigree inlay. Two of the fragments comprise part of the silver frame of the object. The first fragment is an incomplete, semi-circular fragment with two damaged terminals. It has a roughly sub-oval cross section with a flat, undecorated reverse. The upper face has three broadly sub-rectangular cells. These held decorative gold plates with gold filigree decoration. The central panel is missing, whilst the left- and right-hand panels remain, though…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-897737
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1222 to 1236. Minted by moneyer Ioan at Canterbury mint. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p223, no 979. Diameter: 17.9 mm Width: 8.5 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8921F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of uncertain ruler, but of a short cross type, between Henry II and Henry III. Coin is heavily worn on both sides. Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-88EE75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John I of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), minted in Dublin between AD 1207 to AD 1211 as part of the third 'Rex' coinage. C.f. Spink, p107, no 6228. Diameter: 17.1 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-88B7E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half penny of Richard II (AD 1377 to AD 1399), dating to the period AD 1377 to AD 1399. Minted at London. Withers type 1. C.f. North vol 2, p 63, no 1331. Diameter: 13.2 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th 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-8626FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Q. Cassius Longinus (55 BC), issued in 55 BC. Reverse type depicting the Temple Vesta. Minted at Rome. C.f. RRC p452, no 428/2. Diameter: 16.2 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-85C163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 340 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS issue depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 16.6 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8590C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period AD 153 to AD 154 (Reece Period 7). COS III reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, standing right, holding rudder set on globe, vertical in right hand and cornucopiae, with point turned from body, in left. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC III Antoninius Pius 232. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-854BF0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy French Jetton of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1497 - AD 1521. Obverse depicts four fleurs de lis (lys) in a lozenge within a tressure of four arches, and the reverse depicts a simple cross pattee in the field with flowers in each quarter, struck mainly in Tournai during the reign of Louis XII (1497-1515) but also struck during the reign of Francis I (1515-1547) up to the year 1521 when Tournai was occupied by Charles V. Jetton has been folded. Diameter: 20.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-738929
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian style) copper alloy sword pommel, dating from c. AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in shape and is hollow. The base curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into seven lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated from its neighbour by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is an oval shaped aperture (6.9 mm by 6.7 mm). No decoration appears to be present on either side. The pommel has a length of 27.0 mm, is 52.0 mm wide and 17.3&n…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-73581E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1000 BC to 800 BC). Less than 50% of the socketed axehead is now present. The remains consist of the blade edge which is worn and a socketed section of the axehead. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan with sides that taper inwards from the blade edge. The axehead has an inverted triangular side profile. There are no casting ridges evident along both sides. The blade edge is rounded and well worn. It is noticeably more worn on one of the outer corners than the other. Some of the o…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7328EF
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on the left side. The right hand side attachment loop has been folded over. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have cast raised line decoration, exact details are hard to determine. The mouth of the ampulla has been flattened. The object measures 50.5 mm in length and i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-722C46
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate 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 semi-cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow has been decorated with two vertical lines that converge at the mid point of the bow. Decor…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-71AE4A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120). The brooch consists of the head, wings, upper part of bow, rearward facing hook and spring. The pin, lower bow, foot and catchplate are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The rearward facing hook is present on the head and is keeping some of the spring in place. The bow is broad and is broken at the mid point. Short converging grooves decorate the head, on either side of the rearward hook.The wings take the form of a cylinder…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-718CF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). The brooch is T shaped in plan. The wings are cylindrical with perforated end caps. The foot and catch plate are missing.  The spring at the rear of the head comprises of seven coils with the pin remains curving over in the centre. The spring extends through a complete perforated lug which is at the centre of the rear of the head. The wings are cylindrical and the wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings. A diagonal groove is present on each of th…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th 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-70ED0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). Illegible reverse type. Mint of Rome.  Diameter: 32.4 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 17.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-70BE89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series E, VICO type 1, dating to circa AD 695-720. Ref: Metcalf and Op den Velde 2009: 23-8. Diameter: 11.7 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 0.6 g
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-5EB052
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, of Medieval dating (AD1200 to AD 1400). The remains of the harness hanger is still present, at the top of the pendant. It is rectangular in shape, with two semi circular lugs to either side of the top of the harness pendant. Above this, on the back of the hanger is a conical integral copper alloy spike, for attachment to a harness. The harness pendant is an heater shield type, with traces of black enamel. The reverse is undecorated. The suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant and is set a…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E65DB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with a similar design involving a curvilinear line with pellets above and below the curves. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The edges of the spindle whorl are damaged. The whorl measures 30.9 mm in diameter and 10.4 mm…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E321B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 8.3 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 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5CC74A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), York mint [ ]TAS E[ ]M[ ]. Quatrefoil in middle of the reverse cross. Either Series E, Treaty B or post treaty after 1355. Diameter: 16.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5C68DE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped annular buckle frame of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). The buckle frame is present, the pin and/or strap plates are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is sub-circular. The central bar, divides the loop into two 'D' shape sectors. There are two integral sub-rectangular projections to one outer edge. There is no evidence of a pin rest. It measures 37.9 mm in length, 27.3 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The buckle frame is a dark brown to green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5BBD79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and very base (possibly plated?) silver Roman denarius of Julia Domna (AD 193-217), dating to the period AD 196-211 (Reece period 10). CERERI FRVGIF reverse type depicting Ceres seated left holding corn ears and torch. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.1, p. 166, no. 546. Diameter: 18.0mm Width: 16.1 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F62E6C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete harness pendant dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is made up of a sexfoil pendant, suspended within an outer pendant. The outer pendant is also a sexfoil with narrow, rounded arches and a flat reverse. At the top of the outer pendant projects the suspension loop. This is rectangular in plan and has a circular perforation (2.7 mm internal diameter) through the centre. A drilled hole below the suspension loop retains a horizontal axis spindle from which the smaller sexfoil pendant is suspended. The smaller pendant rests on the inne…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5A9D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint uncertain.  Diameter: 14.0 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st 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-F370BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy circular disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. AD 200 to c. AD 350). The brooch is approximately 50% complete, with pin, the central setting and some of the border missing. The front of the brooch has been separated into two separate areas: a central circle and a probable outer circular border. The areas are delimited by a raised flat border. The outer border (which also functions as a rim for the brooch) is missing. Remains of gilding are present in the outer border. The central area is empty, it may have …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F16266
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). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings, foot and part of the catch plate. The spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The remains of a rearward facing hook (to retain part of the spring) is present on the head of the brooch. To either side of the head, a semi circular wing extends, with a pierced wing cap. A cylindrical groove is present on the reverse, behind the wings. This would have retained the spring, now missin…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CB5963
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period c. AD 1180 to c. 1190. Minted at Rhuddlan by Moneyer Halli. Group 1. Class 1. C.f. North vol 2, p221, no 972/1. Diameter: 20.4 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CB2BCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1258 to AD 1265. Minted by moneyer Nichole. Mint: Probably Canterbury. Class Vg.  Diameter: 18.3 mm Width: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CAE716
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period AD 1180 to c. AD 1189. Moneyer: Goldwine. Mint: Probably Worcester. Class 1b. C.f. North vol 1, p220, no 963. Diameter: 18.1 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CAA3A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1310 to AD 1314. Minted at Canterbury. Class 11b. Diameter: 16.8 mm Width: 9.1 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C9C30D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver farthing of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1335 to AD 1343. Minted at London. Withers type 1a. C.f. North vol 2, p46, no 1101. Diameter: 12.3 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C980C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but folded silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1282 to AD 1289. Class 4a. Minted at Canterbury. C.f. North vol 2, p29, no 1023. The coin is folded in half, with the obverse outwards. Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C9529A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at London. Probably Class 10cf.  Diameter: 14.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 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-F83D8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable As or Dupondius of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 41 to AD 260 AD. Reverse type uncertain. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 26.0 mm Thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 9.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F8286B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Sestertius of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 41 to AD 260 AD. Reverse type uncertain. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 30.4 mm Thickness: 3.3 mm Weight: 10.3 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F80836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222 to AD 235), dating to the period AD 222 to AD 228 (Reece Period 11). ANNONA AVG reverse type depicting Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left, at feet modius. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC IV Severus Alexander 133. Diameter: 19.6 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F7CA47
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a long cross with two uprights (Powell type 14). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 18.5 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F67E58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a brooch, probably of the Polden Hill type of early Roman date (80-120 AD). The probable model is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Between the head and the right hand wing is a semi circular moulding. The left hand wing is  incomplete. There is also no moulding at the side of the head. The bow head is hump-like (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers slightly to a break. The bow is incomplete and the foot and catch pl…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F63320
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Langton down type brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman dating (AD 25 to AD 60). Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of part of the bow, and the spring. The head is angular, with a partial cylindrical tube containing the spring. The bow was originally rectangular, with only the top remaining. It has been decorated with several vertical ribs. The spring is still present behind the head, with four coils remains.  It measures 22.4 mm in length, 17.3 mm wide and 9.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.9&nbs…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5FCC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 80 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the upper part of the bow and wings. The lower half of the bow, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A rectangular groove is present at the reverse of the head alo…
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-F56D03
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550) The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is sub circular in shape. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in horizontal and vertical lines, in a right hand spiral pattern. The indentations are in an irregular pattern on the domed top. One horizontal groove is present as decoration just above the base of the thimble. The thimble measures 17.2 mm tall,  with a diameter of 20.5 mm. The walls of the thim…
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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Record ID: WMID-F4F2C8
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed bridle boss of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The bridle boss is circular in shape. It is umbonate (domed in the centre with a concave reverse). A scalloped edge is present around the outer edge as decoration. No decoration is present on the front of the boss. The reverse is concave in the centre. Four integral split rivets survive around the edge, two are still secured through mineralised leather.  It has a diameter of 59.3 mm and is 22.7 mm deep. It weighs 39.4 g. The boss is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Other br…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F4AA90
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 incomplete integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The top edges of the rectangular suspension loop are incomplete. 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. The bottom have been decorated with three sets of three thin grooves, resembling the rays of the sun. Part of a c…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F474F1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Around 95% of the spur is present, with the rowel box incomplete and the rowel missing. One arm is broken but the terminal is still present and the fragments join. The rowel box is waisted and had a thin rectangular recess, within which the rowel (now missing) would have rotated. The complete arm terminates in an elongated S-shape/figure-of-eight forming two loops with two complete rivets in the loop adjacent to the terminal. The rivet measures 3.7 mm …
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3DCFB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
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 central square divided into four triangles. Curvilinear lines are present on the exterior of the square (Powell type 12). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 19.3 mm in diameter and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3C565
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
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 inner circle with segments inside it (Powell types 3, 28). No designs are present on the reverse. It measures 22.3 mm in diameter and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3A169
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy symmetrical double loop oval buckle frame and pin, of late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c.1400 to 1600 AD). The buckle consists of a double looped oval buckle frame. V shaped knops are present either end of the central bar. Elaborate V shaped pin rests are present on both external loops. The edges on the under side of the frame are bevelled. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. The pin is missing. The buckle measures 46.0 mm in length, 26.3 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 grams. The buckle has&nb…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E37321
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment of a cooking vessel leg. The fragment is broadly trapezoidal in profile and section. The upper edge has a broken terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides then flare to the lower edge which is slightly angled and flat in order for the vessel to stand. On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is flat.  The leg measures 58.4 mm tall, 38.2 mm wide at the base, 18.4 mm thick and weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E33124
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy possible steelyard of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible steelyard has a square shank. One end has a double collar terminal, with central circular knop. The upper collar has been decorated with oblique slashes to create a ropelike decoration. The other end exhibits a patinated break. The square shank has several horizontal grooves across the width. It measures 63.2 mm in length, 4.6 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. The head is 6.5 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 8.5 mm. It weighs 9.1 g. The possible steelyard is mid to dark green in colour.…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E2E688
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4j,), c.f. Mackreth Type 4.j. Plate 48, AD c. 70-175 Over 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of both wings, head and bow. The wings are cylindrical wings, which have been decorated with a vertical groove denoting the wing cap. A ridge is present at the shoulder. The bowhead is angular in profile and the bow is decorated with a double vertical rectangular, ridged panel. The pin is hinged, with the axis bar held within the cylindrical wings.  It mea…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E2B328
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 80 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the upper part of the bow and wings. The lower half of the bow, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the wings are semi-cylindrical. The wings have been decorated with a rope style vertical line. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A re…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E262FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120). The brooch consists of the head, wings, upper part of bow, rearward facing hook and spring. The pin, lower bow, foot and catchplate are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The rearward facing hook is present on the head and is keeping some of the spring in place. The bow is broad and is broken at the mid point. The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, circular wing caps.  It has an open back,…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E18619
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Medieval. Rimsherd, probably from a jug. Local jug type. Sparse metamorphic rock. Sparse mica, frequent quartz. White. Fabric: White. White interior. White exterior. Hard. Inclusions: Sparse metamorphic rock (> 1 mm). Sparse mica (<1 mm), frequent quartz (between 0.5 - 1.5mm). Well sorted. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: none. Surface treatment: none. Condition: Abraded. Form: Jug Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 29.4 mm. Width: 36.8 mm. Thickness: 5.7 mm. Total mass 8.1 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E1421A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment of a cooking vessel leg. The fragment is broadly trapezoidal in profile and section. The upper edge has a broken terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides then flare to the lower edge which is slightly angled and flat in order for the vessel to stand. On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is flat.  The leg measures 33.1 mm tall, 35.8 mm wide at the base, 24.8 mm thick and weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E10AF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius (AD 378-402), probably of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 378-383 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, right foot on prow and right hand holding a reverse spear, left hand resting on knee. Probably mint of Arles. cf. RIC IX, p. 67, no. 21. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E0C792
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 to AD 378). Reece period 19. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging a captive person. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E0AD63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standards. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.2 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E08F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 340 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA issue depicting a she wolf suckling twins. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E061EA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). Both obverse and reverse designs are unclear. It measures 10.1 mm in diameter and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E0437E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1450). The strap end consists of two pieces of sub rectangular sheet metal secured together. The lower corners have been angled to create a point in the centre.  It measures 26.9 mm in length, 11.3 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar strap end has been published as no 587 in Egan & Pritchard, 2002, p127, and has been dated to London ceramic phase 12, c. 1400 to 1450. Reference: Egan,…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E00D60
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Late Early Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup terminal of 11th Century dating. Around 25% of the terminal is present, consisting of the flaring nostil base and transverse stop ridge at the reverse. The back is concave. It measures 25.1 mm in length, 18.8 mm wide and 18.7 mm thick. It weighs 22.7 g. The stirrup terminal is dark grren in colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar stirrup terminals have been recorded on the PAS database, including: GLO-798396 and IOW-F8821B. Comments on the latter r…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DFCB89
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 71.8 mm in length, 29.6 mm wide and 14.7 mm thick. It weighs 110.6 grams. …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DFAA87
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tubular or barrel padlock of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to AD 1400). Less than 25% of the padlock is present, consisting of the arm, part of the bar and part of the tubular section. The lower part is curved, a small circular hole with an internal diameter of 3.7 mm at the top. The arm is rectangular with a curved underside. The bar at the top is incomplete. It measures 20.0 mm in length, 8.3 mm wide and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The padlock fragment is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. This padlock fragment likely came from a tubular…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DF58A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. The vessel leg has a flared terminal, probably imitating an animal paw. A horizontal ridge is located above the flared terminal. The interior surface is flat. Both the top and base have been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The foot / leg measures 42.4 mm in length, 24.7 mm wide and 14.6 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A0A30C
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork decorated fob / dangler of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 100 AD). Approximately 25% of the fob is present, consisting of the suspension loop and part of two arms. The frame and the rest of the four arms are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The cross consists of two arms (originally four), with a central circular boss. Neither arm is straight but is more 'zig zag' in shape. No decoration is visible on either arm. The suspension loop or handle has a circular cross section, and a circular loop at the to…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A06B0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to c. AD 103-117 (Reece Period 5), Reverse type unclear. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 31.2 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 17.0 g
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-236675
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crescent-type Aesica brooch of 1st Century AD dating. (Refs: Mackreth 2011, p.46 & Plates 27 & 28; Hattat 2000 Fig 170.) The front of brooch has a wide central vertical ridge. Grooves are present to either side and the bow expands outwards into a triangular shape, with spherical knops on the outer corners. It narrows and joins onto the back plate, with a double semi circular collar at the junction. Below this, the lower bow is rectangular with a thin vertical groove as decoration. On the reverse of the brooch, the spring is held by a rearward …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23143D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (circa AD 75 to 175). The brooch consists of the head and the upper part of the bow. The foot and catch plate, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is 'C' shape in profile. The bow tapers from an incomplete flared head to a moulded arcanthus waist, with a collar above and below. It then terminates in an old break that is well patinated. The head of the brooch is sub-oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The remains of the vertical catch plate are present towards the foot (now missing) on t…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22F2FD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD 120. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, the wings and spring. The pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/2 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Decoration is present on the wings in the form of a double parallel vertical lines. The wings are complete, are semi-circular with perfora…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C16C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 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. The bow has a rearward facing hook at the head. The bow has been decorated with a vertical rope pattern position…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22941D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate 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. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow has been decorated with two vertical lines that converge at the mid point of the bow. A ridge is…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22645D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1571, issued as part of the second coinage issue between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Castle. C.f. North vol 2, p134, no 1997. Diameter: 26.0 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2241B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage between AD 1558 and AD 1561. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Cross crosslet. C.f. North, vol 2, p 133, no 1988. Diameter: 14.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-111B2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible fragment of a Roman denarius of uncertain Emperor but probably of 1st to 3rd Century AD dating. Reverse type unclear. Probably Mint of Rome. Length: 10.0 mm Width: 7.8 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 0.3 g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-108A78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 138), dating to the period AD 130 (Reece Period 6). Mint of Rome. FELICITATI//AVGVSTI reverse type depicting a ship left. C.f. RIC II, Part 3 (2nd Ed), 1400. Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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