Record ID: LON-C19C5B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval-Post Medieval lead alloy mount, dating AD 1400-1500. The mount is in the form of a two forward facing figures placed side by side, with an integrally cast rivet between them.  Dimensions: length: 14.11mm; width: 14.04mm; thickness: 6.97mm; weight: 1.62g. Reference: Willemsen, A. and Ernst, M. 2012. Hundreds of... Medieval Chic in Metal. Decorative mounts on belts and purses from the Low Countries, 1300-1600. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, National Museum of Antiquities. Spa-Uitgevers, Zwolle.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Sunday 24th September 2023
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Record ID: LON-1721EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin or tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating AD 1688. This is a Newman 6-F, the irish harp having six strings. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings.  The obverse of the coin shows James II on horseback with the legend IACOBV S II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. The reverse shows four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains and the legend VAL 24 PART REAL HISPAN. Dimensions: diameter: 28.38mm; weight: …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: LON-5EF7CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin half penny of James II (AD 1685-1688) dating from AD 1685-1688. Spink (2002:324 no. 3420). The coin has a central square copper alloy plug. The coin has been modified, pierce twice either side of the central plug and the edge of the coin has been cut with vertical groves running around the circumference, which has damaged the edge inscription. Obverse description: A laureate and cuirassed bust of the king in profile facing right Obverse inscription: IA[COBVS SECVNDVS] Reverse description: Britannia seated left, In exergue. Reverse inscription: [BRITANNIA] Dimen…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: LON-477682
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin alloy, pewter spoon dating AD 1570-1700. The spoon has a circular bowl with a hexagonal stem that ends in a stump (flat) end. The spoon has a touch mark on the bowl. This is a Dutch mark consisting of Crowned rose with the letters G H S, and the letter 'L' in the centre of the rose indicating 'Iepel' or the special spoon alloy used by the Spoonmakers' Guilds. Dimensions: length: 179.38mm; diameter of bowl: 61.50mm; weight: 75.23g Other Dutch spoons on the database are LON-6E54FA and LON-90B977. Reference: Hornsby, P., Weinstein, R. and Homer, R. 198…
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: LON-FAFB3B
Object type: PORRINGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy (pewter) porringer handle, dating to the 17th century. The handle is in the form of an openwork scrolling design, with S shaped scolls either side of a quatrefoil central panel.  Dimensions: length: 45.65mm; width: 45.27mm; thickness: 2.32mm; weight: 13.18g. Other pewter porringer handles on the database are LON-213833, BERK-ECC8E2 and LON-6D0F23. Reference: Hornsby, P., Weinstein, R. and Homer, R. 1989. Pewter. A Celebration of the Craft 1200 - 1700. Museum of London, London. Forsyth, H. and Egan, G. 2005. Toys, Trifles and Tri…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Sunday 27th November 2022
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Record ID: LON-3C4C92
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin or tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating AD 1688. This is a Newman 4D. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings. The token has had a hole punch through with a rectangular implement on the obverse side at the ten o'clock position. The obverse of the coin shows James II on horseback with the legend IACOBV S II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. The reverse shows four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains and the legend VAL 24 PAR…
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2020
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Record ID: LON-238F64
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy (pewter) pictorial issue - late series token dating from the period of Edward II to early Edward III AD 1307 -1350. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:73 Plate 6. no.36) illustrate a token which bears the same design. Obverse: Secular bust left with cap Reverse: Shield chevronny Dimensions: diameter: 16.81mm; weight: 1.01g
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: LON-4549BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin or tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating AD 1688. This is a Newman 4D. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings. The obverse of the coin shows James II on horseback with the legend IACOBV S II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. The reverse shows four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains and the legend VAL 24 PART REAL HISPAN. Dimensions: diameter: 27.70mm; weight: 8.60g Eight other similar tokens are recorded on the …
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
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Record ID: LON-BB0F9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin farthing with copper alloy plug of William and Mary (AD 1689-94) dated AD 1691. Spink (2002:328 no. 3451). Obverse description: Small busts of the king and queen facing right, he laureated and in armour, with long hair, she draped. Obverse inscription: GVILLELMVS ET MARIA Reverse description: Britannia seated left, In exergue, 1691. Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA Edge: [NVMMORVM + FAMVLVS + 1691 +] Dimensions: diameter: 22.23mm; thickness: 2.18mm; weight: 5.37g. Henry (1879:12) writes "These tin halfpennies and farthings continued to be coined till 1…
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
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Record ID: LON-277595
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin farthing of James II (AD 1685-1688) dated AD 1686. Spink (2002:324 no. 3420). The coin has a central square perforation that would have been filled with a copper alloy plug, which is missing. Obverse description: A laureate and cuirassed bust of the king in profile facing right Obverse inscription: IACOBVS SECVNDVS Reverse description: Britannia seated left, In exergue. Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA Edge: NVMMORVM + FAMVLVS + 1686 Dimensions: diameter: 23.54mm; weight: 5.41g. Henry (1879:12) writes "These tin halfpennies and farthings continued to b…
Created on: Friday 9th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Record ID: LON-823B1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin or tin alloy "American plantations token" minted under James II for use in the American plantations, dating AD 1688. This is a Newman 2B or 2G it cannot be further defined as the strings on the harp are not visible. This token was valued at one 24th of Spanish real, or one and a half farthings. The obverse of the coin shows James II on horseback with the legend IACOBV S II D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX. The reverse shows four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland linked by chains and the legend VAL 24 PART REAL HISPAN. Dimensions: diameter: 2…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2017
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Record ID: LON-43D5DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin farthing with copper alloy plug of William and Mary (AD 1689-94) dated AD 1690 and 1691 on the edge. Spink (2002:328 no. 3451). Obverse description: Small busts of the king and queen facing right, he laureated and in armour, with long hair, she draped. Obverse inscription: GVILLELMVS ET MARIA Reverse description: Britannia seated left, In exergue, 1690. Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA Edge: NVMMORVM + FAMVLVS + 1691 + Dimensions: diameter: 22.51mm; thickness: 2.27mm; weight: 5.46g. Henry (1879:12) writes "These tin halfpennies and farthings continued …
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 13th May 2017
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Record ID: LON-8888B4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval tin pictorial issue token, dating to the early 13th century. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:47/Pl. 1; no. 1) illustrate a token which bears the same design. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:49) write "These are made of the same metal as contemporary pilgrimage ampullae. No subsequent tokens have been recorded in pure tin until the the late fifteenth century." Obverse: Double headed eagle displayed Obverse inscription: None Reverse: Lozengy field Reverse inscription: None Dimensions: diameter: 16.45mm; weight: 0.68g.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2017
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