Record ID: WMID-9C1A13
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Primary / Early phase Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500-1300 BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 49.9 mm in width and is 2.4 mm thick. The blade has a length of 90.0 mm. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. It measures 25.4 mm&n…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7485C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman as, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably SAECVLI FELICIT, S C, reverse type depicting a Throne (pulvinar), draped and ornamented, on which are two baby boys, Commondus and Antoninus, seated face to face. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 1666. Diameter: 23.7 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-722C07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to the period c.AD 302-305 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 25.0 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 4.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-71DF8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a camp gate with two turrets, a star above. Mint of Trier.  Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-523C84
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill style brooch, of mid to Late Roman dating (mid 2nd to 4th Centuries). Around 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin missing and the foot incomplete. The brooch has cylindrical wings, with a pierced wing cap, slightly bigger than the wings. Shoulder ridges are present between the bow and the wings. A rearward facing hook is situated at the top of the head, this still retains part of the spring. The spring is still contained in the recess behind the wings. 8 coils on the spring can be counted. The front of the bow has a triple raised rib in th…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-016E43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman Colchester derivative brooch of Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4.g, flat wing ends type), dating to AD 160-200. Around 75% of the brooch is present, with the spring and pin missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with pierced wing/end caps intact. The end caps extend slightly beyond the diameter of the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. At the reverse of the head is a groove which would have retained the spring. A rearward facing hook is incomplete at the top of the bow, this would have held part o…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2BA448
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy radiate, probably of Allectus (AD 293-60 (Reece Period 14), probably Fortuna or Salus seated left. Mint unclear. Diameter: 16.1 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4EBCBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece perido 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. cf. Normanby no. 719. The coin is poorly preserved and may be irregular. Diameter: 14.7 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4E7CDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 97-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). COS V P P S Q P R OPTIMO PRINC reverse type depicting Arabia standing left holding branch and cinnamon sticks, camel at feet to left. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 253, no. 142. Diameter: 20.0 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3AD874
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c. AD 148-149 (Reece Period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 48, no. 177d. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-23AF8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax or Livia seated right holding branch and sceptre. Prototype of the mint of Lyon, cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30 for the type. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-436A3D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy terret ring or harness fitting of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 150 - c. AD 100. The ring is circular in plan and broadly circular in section. It is convex on the outside edge and flattened slightly on the inner edge. The ring is heavily abraded all over the surface, but abrasion is less on the inner edge. There is no further decoration on the surface of the object. The object has an external diameter of 23.3 mm and an inner diameter of 11.3 mm. It has a thickness of 6.9 mm and the band is 5.5 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-42FE18
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete harness fitting: skirted terret type of Roman (AD mid-1st century and mid-2nd century) dating. Less than 50% of the terret ring is present, with most of the ring missing and part of the skirt being incomplete. The upper loop is incomplete with a flat cross section. The base of the loop expands and in width and sits on an integral skirt. The skirt on such terret rings are normally lozenge shape in plan with the two terminal corners being upturned, and the side corners are downturned, neither of these terminal corners are present. The edges of the break…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-07BCF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval silver penny of John (1199-1216), Class 5b (North 970) dating to the period c.1205-07, moneyer: Iohan, mint: Kings Lynn . Ref: North vol 1, p 221. The coin has been bent/folded in half with the reverse showing. Diameter: 18.3 mm Width: 9.1 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-50D6F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded (possibly plated?) silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 114-117 (Reece period 5). Reverse type depicting Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, left foot set on helmet, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and upright parazonium in left. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 269, no. 355. Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E8178E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), probably dating to c. AD 170-172 (Reece Period 8) Probably IMP VI COS III, S C, reverse type depicting Victory standing right, placing shield, inscribed VIC GER, on palm-tree. Mint of Rome. RIC III, nos. 1001, 1029. Diameter: 29.4 mm Thickness: 4.5 mm Weight: 16.0 g
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69F875
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and corroded silver Roman denarius, probably of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). Unclear reverse type. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 1.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69D3B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 1193. Diameter: 21.4 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69B60C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-296. Unclear reverse type depicting a walking figure right (possibly Sol or Oriens?). Unclear mint.  Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69985B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period c.AD 272-274 (Reece period 13). Probably SPES PVBLICA reverse type depictign Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Gallic Mint I. cf. Normanby no. 1526. Diameter: 19.0 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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