Record ID: NCL-563B57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver short-cross penny of Richard I. There are 7 pearls to the crown and the letter N is wide, the beard is made up of small pellets. There are two un-pelleted curls on the L and two or three on the R. Based on this the coin belongs to Richard I; North class 3ab2 or class 4a. The busts on these coins can be either large, small, wide or thin. Date is c.1190-1200. Moneyer and mint are WILLELM of London, though WILLELM can also be spelt as WILLEM on these coins due to the space taken up by the enlarged letter N and A. The coin has a weight of 1.04g and a diameter of 17.74mm
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-13C96F
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval to modern clog clasp inscribed with the motto: GOD SAVE THE KING. It dates from the 18th century and probably refers to George III. The clasp has a broadly rectangular die-stamped plate with three sub-rectangular perforations (possibly for attachment). The perforations have clearly been made after the inscription, as the perforations cut through the wording, which suggests reuse, possibly from one shoe to another that had a different fitting. The lower edge  has a narrowed projection that then widens to form a semi-circular shaped lug that ha…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-7D1AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 15). CONCO-R-D MILIT reverse type depicting Concordia standing left holding two standards. Mint of London. This is a variant of RIC VI, p. 136, no. 195. The type is published by Cloke and Toone (2015: pp. 176-177, no. 7.04.007), who note seven examples from just two obverse dies. Weight 3.04g; Diameter 22.95mm; Thickness 1.95mm;
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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