Record ID: WMID-A7E85F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consistsing of the bow and wings. The foot and spring are missing. A concavity is present behind the wings for the sping. There are semi-circular wing caps. No shoulder ridges. It measure 38.7 mm in length, 17.6 mm wide and 10.2 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. Abrasion caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A7D155
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Around 50% of the brooch is present, with the bow and wings present. The spring is missing. A concavity is present behind the wings. The wing caps are pierced. A shoulder is present between the wings and the bow. The foot is missing and no decoration is present on the bow. It measures 18.0 mm in length, 14.1 mm wide and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A78AAC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden hill style brooch, dating between AD 80 to AD 120.  Less than 25% of the broohc is present, consisting of the bow and the start of the wings. The pin is hinged. It measures 16.7 mm in length, 14.2 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A76CCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill style brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, with just the top of the bow present. The pin is hinged. It measures 11.7 mm in length, 11.4 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A72821
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle frame of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of the ornate outer edge. This section has a flat reverse and three central bands on the front with saltire decoration.  It measures 37.1 mm in length, 9.0 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A7064E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1690 - AD 1720s). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present. It was originally rectangular, and only a corner remains. It has a lateral groove on the edge of the frame. Scrollwork is present on the corners. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 31.7 mm in length, 16.2 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. For similar buckle frames please see Whitehead 2003, p101, no 462 and CAM-CFB987.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A6E341
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The buckle frame is complete, the pin and chape are missing. The buckle frame is square in shape, with a rouletted double border on the front. It has a drilled frame for a separate spindle. It meaures 30.5 mm in length, 32.2 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A7BFB
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 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 60.9 mm in length, 40.2 mm wide and 31.4 mm thic…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-293099
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rectangular buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The frame is complete but the spindle and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is rectangular, with rounded corners. It has been decorated with foliate style stamped at the corners and at the midpoints. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 40.1 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.8 g.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-291128
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver rectangular buckle frame of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1720s to AD 1790s). The frame is complete, but the spindle and chape are missing. The frame is rectangular, with rounded corners. There are moulded curvilinear and oblique lines over the front of the buckle frame. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. A maker's mark has been stamped onto the reverse of the frame, depicting the initials SN in a rectangular cartouche. A lion standard mark is present alongside, depicting a lion passant guardant inside a rectangular cartouche. Engraved initials a…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-28D24B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rectangular buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1720 to AD 1790s). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of part of the buckle frame. Moulded scrolled floral ornamentation are present on either side of the spindle hole. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 g. Similar buckle frames have been published in Whitehead 2003, p106, no 678.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-28C25B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle frame with drilled hole for a separate spindle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). Around 75% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of a complete frame but the spindle and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is double looped, and rectangular in shape. It has a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has rounded ends with two moulded grooves. There are reaised moulded scrolls each side of the spindle.  The buckle frame measures 34.4 mm in length, 22.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-28AA61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two piece buckle from of the Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1690 - AD 1720. Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one corner of the frame. It is rectangular in shape, with an ornate frame. It has scrolled knops on the outer edge and external corners. There are iron residues over the spindle hold. The buckle frame measures 27.5 mm in length and is 25.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.7 mm and weighs 4.9 g. The buckle is a mid green in colour with some red colouring denoting …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-289210
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, single-looped buckle dating to the period AD 1250-AD 1400.  Less than 25% of the buckle is present, consisting only of the outer edge. The sheet roller is still in situ. The buckle has a dark brown coloured patina. A parallel to this buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003) page 22, No. 86. The buckle measures 30.9 mm in length, 11.7 mm in width and 5.1 mm in thickness, and weighs 3.9 g. Whitehead, R., (2003) Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford, Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-288203
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, single-looped buckle dating to the period AD 1250-AD 1400.  Less than 25% of the buckle is present, consisting only of the outer edge. The sheet roller is still in situ. The buckle has a dark brown coloured patina. A parallel to this buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003) page 22, No. 86. The buckle measures 18.0 mm in length, 7.4 mm in width and 5.4 mm in thickness, and weighs 2.1 g. Whitehead, R., (2003) Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford, Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FEDBF7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill variation brooch, dating from AD 80 to AD 160. Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the foot, catch plate and pin missing. The brooch has an angular head, with semi circular wings projecting from either side. These wings have a pierced wing caps. They have been decorated with three recessed vertical lines. No shoulder is present. Behind the wings, the spring is visible. It has six coils to the left and seven to the right of the pin. Part of spring is held in a rearward facing hook at the top of the brooch. The head of the brooch has been deco…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE9A83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120). The brooch consists of the head, wings, bow and rearward facing hook. The pin, spring, 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. The bow is broad and is broken just above the foot. Short converging grooves decorate the head, on either side of the rearward hook.The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, circular wing caps.  It ha…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE39EC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CHECK GRID REF! A complete copper alloy openwork zoomorphic cruciform mount of probable 11th Century dating. The mount is cruciform in shape, with zoomorphic (animal) heads on each terminal. They have a rounded nose with two recessed circular eyes above. Two smaller circular recesses are positioned above the eyes as ears. The mount is domed and hollow. Above the zoomorphic heads, it extends into an openwork cube with the upper face solid with a circular recess. A gem or coral may have been originally been positioned here. The underside of the mount is hollow in the centre and beneath…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FDBAED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (AD 1165 to AD 1214),third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B. Bust III (Spink S5029), dating to the period AD 1205 to AD 1230. Moneyer: Hue Walter, Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Diameter: 18.0 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FD71E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver farthing of Henry VI to Edward IV (AD 1422 to AD 1483), minted at London. Withers type uncertain. Diameter: 12.0 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FC51FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CHECK GRID REF! An incomplete copper alloy mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is roughly arrow shaped with a central tang, and curved wings with barbs to either side. Each barb terminates with a rounded pellet. There is a central raised ridge which continues into the tang, which expands slightly. The wings are decorated with a curvi-linear line. On the reverse are two integral attachment spikes, these have an diameter of 2.2 mm. The mount has been bent almost at ninety degrees, below the point of the arrowhead. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 17.0 …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FBC21A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end of Late Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 900). The probable strap end is sub rectangular in shape, with one rounded terminal and one squared terminal. Long edge are bevelled. Both sides have been decorated with a similar design, with an engraved elongated V in parallel with the edges of the strap end. The squared terminal is incomplete. It measures 28.4 mm in length, 7.3 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The probable strap end is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FB50F9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is incomplete, no rivet holes are present but the upper and lower plates are visible. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout. At the top of the strap end, is a rectangular panel with probable interlace decoration, and potential niello inlay.  It measures 45.4 mm in length, 11.1 mm&…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FB2006
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650).  No pin or strap plate are present, just the buckle frame. This consists of a double loop with a narrowed strap bar, and angled outer edges. Angles present on the inner edges as well. Foliate decoration is present on the front. The reverse is undecorated.  It measures 40.0 mm in length, 25.4 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The buckle frame is dark green to brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the ploughsoil has resulted in a loss …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FAF6D5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop rectangular buckle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1630). The buckle is rectangular in plan and consists of a double loop rectangular shape, with recessed central bar and bevelled outer edges. A circular lateral suspension loop is present at the top of the buckle. The suspension loop has an internal diameter of 4.1 mm. It measures 26.3 mm in length, 48.2 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 grams. The buckle is mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FABC83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1250 to AD 1256. Minted at London. Moneyer: Henri. Class Vb. C.f. North vol 1, p227, no 992. Diameter: 17.6 mm Width: 8.4mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FA6B25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1310 to AD 1314. Minted in Durham. Class 11b. C.f. North vol 2, p36, no 1061/1-1062/2. Diameter: 17.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E9E1E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry VII (AD 1485 to AD 1509), dating to the period AD 1494 to AD 1501, issued by Bishop Richard Fox at the Durham mint. C.f. North vol 2, p103, no 1731. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g See: NCL-D94F45 and LIN-7FE4E0.
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E9A304
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1583-4/5. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Bell. C.f. North vol 2, p137, no 2015. Diameter: 25.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E97543
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver clipped silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear. C.f. North vol 2, p161, no 2250-2251. Diameter: 17.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E86605
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jetton, issued by Hans Krauwinckel II (master between AD 1586 and AD 1635), in Nuremberg, Germany. Obverse type: *HANNS.KRAVWINCKEL[.IN. NVR]; Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose. Reverse type: *GOTES.SEGEN.[MACHT.REICH]; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a double-stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. C.f. Mitchiner, 1988, p 443-4, no 1553-73. Diameter: 20.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B3A52
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the key is present, consisting of most of the shank and bit. The bow or handle is missing. The shank consists of an hollow cylindrical rod. One collar either side of a swelling is present, where the shank would attached to the handle. The shank is undecorated. At the other end, the shank extends into the bit, which is almost rectangular. The clefts consist of two vertical slots, positioned at thirds. Several smaller horizontal clefts are positioned aroun…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6AA3B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval dating (c.AD 1250-1400). The brooch is circular in plan with a frame that is, barring decorative feature, D-shaped in cross section with a flat reverse and convex upper surface. The outer face is also decorated with six raised broadly hexagonal collets that are taller and wider than the frame of the brooch. Each of these have circular cells within them, one of which contains traces of  white cement material within them, probably the remains of a fixative for holding jewels in place. Between each collet, the frame n…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A6464
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 180-192), dating to the period c.AD 192 (Reece period 9). LIB AVG P M TR P XVII [IMP VIII] COS VII P P, S C, reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and sceptre, star in field to left. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 436, nos. 671a, 619a. Diameter: 30.7 mm Thickness: 4.6 mm Weight: 17.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A48B7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The right hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. A semi-circular end cap is present at the end of the wing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. A vertical ridge runs the length of the bow. The brooch…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A19C5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.1 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indica…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-68EB00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a complete tab handle. A vertical ridge extends down the length of the seal, beneath the tab handle. The central device is a double fleur de lys / lis, joined at the base, so one points upwards and the other downwards. An inscription is present around the edge, however it is illegible.  It measures 27.2 mm in length, is 20.8 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. The matrix is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 8.6 g. The m…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-68A644
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pewter ferrule of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Originally the ferrule was more conical in shape, but has now been flattened. A right hand engraved spiral is present as decoration curving around all sides. It is hollow. Both top and bottom edges are complete. It measures 22.4 mm in length, it now has a width of 17.5 mm and 6.9 mm thick. The walls are 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 g. The ferrule is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-686093
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible apothecary weight of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1800. The weight is sub square and rectangular in cross section. Edges are bevelled. Obverse and reverse are flat, but no decorational details are visible.  The weight measures 16.0 mm in length and is 15.9 mm wide. It has a thickness of 3.8 mm and weighs 5.4 g (0.19 oz). The weight is green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the or…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BD007
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced silver threepence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1680. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2006, p 317, no 3386. Coin has been pierced at 4 o'clock on the obverse, through to the reverse. Diameter: 17.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.1 g Pierced coins during the 17th Century are not removed from circulation and still function as coins. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and is not considered to be potential Treasure.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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