Record ID: WMID-1B2C78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 domed 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 8.5 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.8 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g (0.42 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark 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. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C1DA8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle and spindle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. Annulet decoration is present on the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf.  The buckle measures 27.3 mm in length, 17.5 mm&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-194210
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular buckle of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1720-1790. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The separate drilled spindle, chape and pin are missing. Both faces are undecorated. The buckle curves upwards in the centre. It measures 32.6 mm in length, 28.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The buckle has a mid green colour surface patina. Abrasion in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of detail. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (1996: p.104). These types of r…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-149088
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penning/sterling of Eric of Pomerania (1396-1439); mint: Lund (Sweden). The coin is incomplete and very worn. Approximately a quarter of the coin is missing in the form of a portion of theg outer circle. Obverse: crown within inner circle; inscription: illegible (ERICVS REX D S). Reverse: short cross within inner circle; inscription: [MONE]TA LVNDE[NSI].  Diameter: 15.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-67A4C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470; AD 1471 to  AD 14830, probably dating to the period AD 1473 to AD 1478. Probably minted in Ireland as part of the Light 'Cross and Pellets' coinage between 1473 and 1478. Rose by either side of neck. Probable L or crescent on Neck. Rose in quarters  1 and 3 (probably). Diameter: 15.3 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5DFA02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny, probably of Richard II (AD 1377 to AD 1399), dating to the period AD 1377 to AD 1399. Minted in York. Probably North vol 2, p 62 no 1329. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-765FA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I-III (AD 1272 to AD 1377, Long cross reverse. mint and moneyer unknown. Class uncertain. Coin has been rolled into a rectangle with reverse on the outside. Length: 19.1 mm Width: 7.4 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-49D51F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut farthing of John I (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period c. AD 1209 to AD 1217. Minted at London. Moneyer uncertain. Probably Class 6b. Length: 9.6 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.34 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4835F3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight for 21 shillings, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1760 to AD 1773). The coin weight is circular, with the same design on both faces: Italic S above 21, 5 D 9 G below. A beaded border is present around the outside. It has a diameter of 18.7 mm and is 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g (116.7 gn). The coin weight is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. This would have been part of a set of 11 weights for Guinea, Moidore and Johannes coins; The Guinea series (21s, 10s 6d, 5s 3d) the moidore series (27s,13s 6d, 6s 9d) and the Johannes series (&pou…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-498E9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1281. Minted at London. Reverse double struck. Class 3cd. C.f. North vol 2, p 28, 1018-1019. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-478A2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Augustus (31 BC to AD 14), dating to the period 2 BC to AD 4 (Reece Period 1). Minted at Lugdunum (Lyon). C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT reverse type depicting Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively. C.f. RIC I (2nd Ed), 210-212 Diameter: 18.5 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 3.1 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47D199
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver groat of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470), dating to the period AD 1464/5 to AD 1470. Minted in London. C.f. North vol 2, p1566-7. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 28.7 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-474EBA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy chafing dish handle of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1400-1600). The handle is roughly trapezoidal in shape, being wider at the bottom with rounded corners and a slightly inward curving lower edge whilst the upper edge short and straight. The bottom right corner has been bent slightly upwards. The handle has a square cross section throughout. There is an incomplete attachment lug. The lug has a more drop-shaped, sub-oval body in profile that is rectangular in cross section. There is a rectangular collar at the narrow end of the body of the lug and wh…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-305BF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny, probably Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), between AD 1248 and AD 1250. Minted by Moneyer Nicole at the Canterbury Mint. Class 3a. Diameter: 16.5 mm Width: 8.7 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-302D67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1305. Minted at London. Class 10cf.  Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-30056B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Minted at Chester. Spink 2007, p 367-9, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smooth, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F767D1
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. Minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smooth, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.4 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Sunday 21st June 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FEAE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated apart from a maker's mark of XL in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.4 mm and an internal diameter of 16.9 mm. The hoop is 3.9 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E69E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 triangular, with an oval cross section. It consists of a triangular body, with the edges tapering down to a blunt point. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a rough surface is present, where it separated from the vessel base. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 30.3 mm in length, 34.8 mm wide and 21.9 mm thick. It weighs 79.4 grams. The vesse…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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