Record ID: PUBLIC-56D8E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper alloy sestertius dating to the first or second century AD, probably of Claudius (AD 41-54). Reece period 2. Possible mint of Rome (Moorhead S. 2013). Obverse is worn and illegible. No visible countermark. Reverse inscription: [E]X S [C] / [OB / CIVES] / SERVATOS within an oak wreath. Probable RIC 96 or 112, Cohen 39, BMC 115 or 185. Diameter: 32.36mm. Thickness: 3.74mm. Weight: 16.32g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of …
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-56C92E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius, dating to the first or second century AD, possibly of Claudius (AD 41-54), Reece period 2. No detail is legible due to wear and corrosion, but the reverse appears to have a standing figure, possibly Spes. Diameter: 33.07mm. Thickness: 4.09mm. Weight: 17.59g. For possible coin, see RIC I, pp. 128 & 130, nos. 99 & 115. Given that this coin was found in close proximity to three other coins of Claudius, this identification is plausible. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors M…
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-562CF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Claudius (AD 41-54). Possible mint of Rome (Moorhead S. 2013). Reece period 2. Obverse description: Bust facing right, laureate. Obverse inscription illegible due to wear and corrosion. No countermark visible. Reverse inscription: EX S C / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within an oak wreath. RIC 96 or 112, Cohen 39, BMC 115 or 185. Diameter: 34.12mm. Thickness: 7.09mm. Weight: 20.49g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through …
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43E608
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball was originally spherical; one side is slightly flattened, possibly as a result of impact after firing. A casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 15.46mm. Weight: 20.77g
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43CD7D
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball was originally spherical; it has become mis-shapen and one side is flattened, probably as a result of impact against a hard surface after firing. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 28.86mm. Weight: 48.01g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43BF17
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical with no marks that might suggest it was fired. A casting seam and a sprue are visible. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 17.71mm. Weight: 28.68g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4348A3
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball was originally spherical; it is now flattened, probably as a result of impact against a hard surface after firing. The surface is pitted and has a pale cream coloured patina. Diameter: 21.51mm. Weight: 25.71g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4339C3
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball was originally spherical; it is now flattened, probably as a result of impact against a hard surface after firing. The surface is pitted and has a pale cream coloured patina. Diameter: 21.21mm. Weight: 13.49g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4326E5
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval lead musket ball dating from between c. AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is sub-spherical; one side is flattened, possibly as a result of impact against a surface after firing. The surface is pitted and has a pale cream coloured patina. Diameter: 18.08mm. Weight: 25.59g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43170E
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is sub-spherical and slightly elongated, possibly as a result of being fired. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 13.91mm. Weight: 18.09g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4308AE
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and does not appear to have been fired. A casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface is pitted with a pale grey patina. Diameter: 17.58mm. Weight: 30.18g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42F599
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval lead musket ball dating from between c. AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is sub-spherical and is slightly flattened, possibly as a result of impact after firing. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 18.64mm. Weight: 35.71g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42E223
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical, a casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface is pitted, the patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 16.12mm. Weight: 24.02g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42B2BA
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and pitted, a casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 16.43mm. Weight: 14.93g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4196B2
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and is worn, with no indentation that might suggest it was fired. A casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface patina is a pale cream colour. Diameter: 17.43mm. Weight: 26.81g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3C73D7
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper alloy cauldron leg, dating to between AD 1200 and AD 1800. The leg has an old break, and is D shaped in cross-section. The foot has a smooth, rounded design below a bulbous collar. The reverse side is flat and plain. The surface is worn and abraded, of a pale olive colour with areas of green patina and traces of black residue or lacquer. A similar item is published by Brian Read, History Beneath Our Feet (1995), page 95, No. 591. Length: 38.41mm. Width: 25.26mm. Thickness: 16.48mm. Weight: 47.28g.
Created on: Sunday 19th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FE4622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold crown of Charles I (AD1625 - AD1649), mint mark; Crown; Tower mint, under Charles I (1635-1636). Obverse description: Group D fourth bust facing left with value mark V behind. Obverse inscription: CAROLVS.D:G.MA:BR:FR.[ET]HI:REX (Charles by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland). Reverse description: Garnished oval royal shield dividing crowned C R at sides. Reverse inscription: CVLTOR [SVI] DEVS.PRO.TEGIT (God protects His worshipers). References: Spink 2715, North 2185.
Created on: Saturday 4th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D86764
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy dress fitting, a post-medieval clasp from a neck stock. The fitting is one half of a 'hasp and clasp' type. It consists of a rectangular plate that is thicker along the centre of the longer sides and tapers towards the shorter sides, giving the short sides a slightly D shaped cross-section. Along one long edge are evenly spaced holes for three fungiform rivets, two of which are missing; one remains in situ. The opposite long edge has a broad, integral rounded hook at its centre. The inside surface of the hook has been polished smooth, presumably by wear. The curved fron…
Created on: Saturday 20th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1385DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy half penny of George II (AD 1727 - 1760), dated 1743. The coin is worn and has a dark green patina. Obverse type: Young laureate and draped bust facing left. Obverse legend: GEORGIVS/II REX. Reverse type: Britannia seated facing left, date in exergue. Reverse legend: BRITAN/NIA 1743. Diameter: 27.24mm. Thickness: 1.61mm. Weight: 6.97g Reference: Spink 3715A.
Created on: Saturday 12th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-999A58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight, dating to between AD 1714 and AD 1760. The weight is circular in plan. The item's weight (0.484oz), suggests it was used as a half-ounce weight. The front face is recessed below a raised rim, and has three stamps; Crown over 'G' - the royal cypher, the sword of St Paul - the City of London Guildhall mark, and an ewer - The London Founders' Company mark. The relative positions of the stamps indicate it could have been made during the reigns of George I or George II (Read, 1995). The surfaces are worn and have a dark green patina.…
Created on: Sunday 6th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
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