Record ID: NLM-79CCB6
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible trial piece. A flat sub-triangular chip of lead sheet with a series of incised arcs, more deeply cut in one direction and more lightly at right angles to these marks, perhaps intended to convey the veining of leaves or vegetal ornament. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Length: 14.9mm, Width: 16.6mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 2.43gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-40CAF2
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead weight or possible trial-piece for a stamp of uncertain dating, possibly Late Medieval to Post Medieval circa AD 1400-1800. The object is broadly square in form with rounded corners. The object is flat and undecorated on one side. On the other side is a central moulded circular recessed design. It consists of a beaded border similar to that seen on coins. There appears to be a central pellet and then possibly petals surrounded to form a rose. An impression was made by the recorder however the design was unclear. The object has a grey coloured patina across all su…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-74A7B8
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy artefact, possibly a post-Medieval copper alloy coin repurposed as a trial piece to test a punch of some sort, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. Both faces are smooth and have no markings except for three punched marks, two on one face and one of the other. The marks are matching, and each is a crown over the letters AJ. each stamp is on a different orientation. It is 20.5mm in diameter and 1.3mm thick. It weighs 3g. It may have been used to test a stamp, or for practise.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
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Record ID: NMS-C21526
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat, ovoid, probably medieval trial piece: lead sheet with numerous lines, longitudinal, transverse and oblique, of rocker-arm engraving on one face and a few more, less deeply impressed, along with some oblique scored lines on the other. Length 23mm, width 19.5mm, thickness 1.7mm. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Saturday 25th January 2020
Last updated: Saturday 25th January 2020
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Record ID: FAJN-351177
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a lead striking of the dies for a penny of Cnut (1016-35), short cross type (c. AD1029-36; North 790), moneyer: uncertain, mint: London. Ref: North 1994: 168. The fragment is torn, partially folded (this does not appear to be a deliberate act, but probably occured post deposition) and incomplete with parts of the coin design missing. The folding of the sheet has obscured much of what remains of the reverse of the coin and the moneyer's name is not visible even if it survives. The striking itself appears to be reasonably clear and complete although it is difficult to c…
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-FC7CEE
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably medieval lead disc with both sides partly covered with random engraved rocker-arm and a few engraved lines, possibly a trial piece. Diameter 33.5 - 35mm. Thickness 2mm. Weight 13.39g, 206.638 grains. Perhaps 13th - 15th century
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-515E04
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Decorative lead object of late medieval or post-medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1750), probably a trial piece for a cast copper-alloy object of more complex design. The object takes the form of three sexfoil flowers arranged in a line and connected. The base protrudes on one side, giving the object a broadly triangular section. The object is dark grey in colour with a white patina. It is 39.01mm in length, 12.23mm in width and 10.46mm in thickness. It weighs 24.15g.
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-237E03
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval lead-alloy striking of the dies (possibly a trial piece or customs token- see notes below) for a penny of William I (1066-87), PAXS type (North 848; 1083-6); moneyer: Ælfgeard; mint: Worcester. Ref: North 1994: 192, 196. Dimensions: 27.4mm length x 25.6mm width; thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 10.15g; die axis: 6 o'clock. obverse: +PILLELM REX reverse: +ÆLFGÆRD ON PIH
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tewkesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8A4DDD
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and etched, sheet lead. Medieval pointed oval seal matrix trial piece. Description: On the front is an incised central motif of a star, surrounded by two parallel lines in an oval shape, between the lines is the inscription. The inscription reads "+S'R[O]BERT FIL'I ROGER". The lettering is mostly written upside down and forward so, if impressed wax would read incorrectly back to front. The one exception to this is the "R" for "ROGER", which is retrograde and thus would appear the correct way round. The lettering is still however placed in the order one would expect of a matr…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-B7604D
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete probably medieval lead trial piece, a flat, trapezoidal plate with finished long edges and both ends missing. Part of a round impression across one long edge and truncated by a break consists of a central equal-armed simple cross within a circle surrounded by a ring of short radial lines. Part of another round impression survives next to the other break. Extant length 27.5mm. Extant width 14.5 - 16.5mm. Thickness 3 - 4mm. Perhaps 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: NLM-B51D42
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable trial piece fragment. A fragment apparently torn from a disc of an estimated diameter of at least 33mm and thickness 1.2mm cut from cast lead sheet. A design and legend is die-stamped on one side, which is taken to be the display face, with an image and lettering standing proud in low relief. The other side has a central blob of pressed and congealed melted lead with a smaller [diameter c.15mm] disc on top. The small disc bears a fungiform or T-shaped motif, again this is stamped and in low relief. The combination of a larger and smaller disc with an element between them…
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: NLM-C1561A
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead trial piece. A rounded and flattened fragment of lead melt, more heavily patinated on one side, which has solidified on a flat surface. The object was apparently further flattened and bears the impression of a floral septfoil or octofoil stamp on the other. If a trial for the use of a stamp for making lobed mounts, of which an example was reported along with this object from the same parish, a medieval date may be indicated. Suggested date: possibly Medieval, 1200-1500. Diameter: 19.9mm, Thickness: 2.1mm, Weight: 6.11gms.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-B681E5
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval lead possible trial piece, flat-sectioned with one trapezoidal terminal springing from the rounded broad end of a tapering plate, the pointed end bent back to form a hook. Both faces have lines of engraved rocker-arm. Length 31mm, unbent 50mm. Width 13mm. 3.5mm thick. Weighs 9.96g. c.14th-16th century.
Created on: Friday 30th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-7F3206
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman lead, possible, trial piece, using the reverse die of a silver medallion of Valens (AD 364-78), dating to AD 367-75 (Reece Period 19), TRIVMPHATOR GENT BARB, Emperor standing facing, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho banner and globe; to his left, a kneeling captive. Mintmark: - // TRPS• , Mint of Trier. British Museum Catalogue of Roman Medallions, p. 98 & Pl LXV, no. 1 RIC IX, p. 18, no 22 (citing BM piece) This piece is struck from a different die than the medallion in the British Museum. It is quite possible that this is a trial piece, but how it arrived …
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Farleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7C7C46
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a trail piece from a seal matrix impression of post-medieval date. The object is sub-circular and bears a faint circular impression which appears to feature a horse and rider approaching from the left of the seal on a finely pelleted background. Faint traces of a circumferential legend remain though can no longer be read. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a shiny grey colour and survives in fair but worn condition. The object is 35.4mm in diameter, 4.3mm thick and weighs 30.6g.
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Record ID: NMS-E82915
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete undated lead droplet with the remains of two stamps, one broken around the edge of a broken semi-circular impression, the other stamp with rectangular cross-hatched lines. 20mm x 21mm. Weighs 6.50g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-D6E0A2
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead pad or trial piece from a die stamp of early Anglo-Saxon (7th century) date. The object is flat and sub-rectangular with rounded corners, and has a worn break to one end. A shallow impression has been made on one side, almost certainly by a die stamp for making impressed foil mounts. The decoration is in Salin's Style II, framed within a tapering sub-rectangular border and with rounded lobes at the surviving end. Each lobe is filled with the curl of the beak of a predatory bird with pointed-oval eyes and no headframe. Interlace is present between the beaks. Beneath the birds' h…
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2013
Last updated: Sunday 7th August 2016
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Record ID: SWYOR-92F8A1
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token, coin or other paranumismatic object of uncertain date. It is a disc of lead alloy which is 30.8mm in diameter and 1.57mm thick. The decorated face has a bust facing right surrounded by four crosses of wedges, and a chevron or possible letter A behind the bust. It also has a single line border round the edge. The edges are damaged, and there are stress marks where the object has been folded at some point. It has a dark grey patina with a cream colour in places. The find is from a site which has produced Early Medieval objects. An Early Medieval lead alloy to…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
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Record ID: HAMP-D893D5
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead trial piece for a medieval seal matrix. The object is pointed oval in plan with a rectangular protrusion at one narrow end. In profile the protrusion can be seen to be an integral handle, solid and rounded on the upper surface. The main surfaces of the object are flat and plain with bevelling to the sides of the upper. The object has corroded to a variable off-white colour.
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2012
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Record ID: NLM-0BC617
Object type: TRIAL PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Metal Working Debris or Trial Piece. Cast flat sheet or plate with irregular edges, though there were possibly characters incised and/or stamped on both sides, perhaps a trial piece. On one side are the letters M (incised) ?E (composite stamp) and ?E (composite stamp), within an impressed, probably stamped, border. On the other side, the letter P or D has been struck two or three times in a line, and this was possibly repeated above or below. Again, linear marks may be the edge of a stamping tool. The script appears likely to be Late Medieval or Early Post-Medieval. …
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2012
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