Record ID: SWYOR-45040F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval Scottish coin; a copper turner, bodle or twopence of Charles II, dating from AD 1663. Reference:  Spink, 2003, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, page 91, number 5625.  Diameter: 18.73mm Thickness: 1.28mm Weight: 1.62g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-356CDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy religious token issued in Belfast in the 19th or 20th century. It is circular and has been pierced near the edge. Obverse: Wreath of roses. GOD IS / LIGHT / [1 JOHN 1.5] / [N P O 42 ANN ST] / (BELFAST). Reverse: Within a wreath of roses, an open book inscribed HOLY BIBLE / THE / LORD / BLESS / THEE / [...] Measurements are; diameter 22.1mm, thickness 1.2mm and weight 2.36g. An example in better condition is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325904797170. Another medal in the same series, also produced by the Northern Publishing Office in Ann Street, Be…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35305F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval milled silver coin of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685); a threepence dating from AD 1679. The coin is pierced with a large hole punched through the back of the King's neck, having a diameter of 2.7mm. Compare number 3386 on page 339 of Spink's Standard catalogue (2011). Measurements are; diameter 17.3mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 12.44g. The perforation has a diameter of 2.7mm.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-040AEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 5 cash coin of the Madras Presidency of India dated 18[--]. Obverse: Arms of the East India Company, [EAST INDIA COMPANY] // 18[--]. Reverse: Persian script transcribing as 'panj kas yek falus ast' (5 cash makes one falus), V CASH in exergue. Measurements are; diameter19.9mm, thickness 1.0mm and weight 1.58g. Compare LON-A32E82 and SUR-F75E9D which notes that: The Presidency of Madras placed a large order for copper coins with Matthew Boulton's Soho Mint in Birmingham, England in 1802. These were to be struck on Boulton's steam presses and th…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4898A8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early 20th century token for John Roberts Billiard Rooms, Vicar Lane, Leeds dating from about AD 1902 - 1917.  The obverse of the token has the legend JOHN ROBERTS / BILLIARD ROOMS and in the lower half of the field in a smaller size font, VICAR LANE  / LEEDS. In the upper part of the field is the stamped value of 4D and the number 63. The upper and lower halves of the field are separated by a line and there is a solid circle enclosing the legends and inscriptions.  The reverse is plain and undecorated apart from a circle of small connecting…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FB5E71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Irish coin; A halfpenny of George II (AD 1683-1760), young head coinage, dating from AD 1736 - 1755, Spink. nos. 6605-6607.  The coin is very worn on both faces. The coin is 27.31mm diameter, 1.68mm in thickness and it weighs 6.58g.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3EBC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent copper alloy illegible coin probably of the post medieval period, from the size, probably a Victorian halfpenny dating from AD 1837 - 1901.  The coin is worn and corroded and there is no visible legend or identifying features. It is bent into an asymmetrical U shape. It is unclear if this was deliberate or post depositional damage. It has a light greenish-brown patina. The measurements are length 13.1mm; width 24.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 2.66g.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3DF54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy illegible coin of the modern period about AD 1900 - 1950.  The coin is heavily corroded and very slightly bent.  It  has a colourful patina with areas of green verdigris, brown, dark orange and sand-coloured areas of corrosion. The size suggests it is a half penny. Diameter 24.5mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 2.90g
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A9FE9C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy advertising or farthing token, dating from AD 1820 - 1901, issued by Henry Jarvis, hatters, in Leeds. The token is in poor condition, but the design can be deducted from other surviving examples. The obverse carries the legend TRY / JARVIS'S / CELEBRATED / HATS / 24 BRIGGATE / LEEDS in six lines with HIRON F underneath (probably the name of the maker). The reverse depicts a clock face with the hands set at 10.30 and the numerals replaced with the letters JARVIS / HATTERS. The token is 23.6mm in diameter and 1.2mm thick. It weigh…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7893FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled copper alloy 10 Réis coin of João V (John V) of Portugal dating from 1723-1737. The coin is 35.1mm in diameter, is 2.8mm thick and weighs 7.20g. See https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces22136.html. The coin is bent and has damage in the form of a round impact mark on it.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-E47A1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy corroded coin or token, probably of 18th century date. It could be toy or imitation money, or a conder token or a continental coin, or a bank token, but the legends are illegible. The obverse has an unidentified bust facing right. [...] D G R IM[...] B REG [...]. The reverse has a laurel wreath containing four or five lines of text. The object has a diameter of 27.2mm, is 1.5mm thick, and weighs 5.75g.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-6E62D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval coin; a shilling of William III (1694-1702), first bust dating from AD 1696. Mint of London. See Spink number 3497. The coin is 25.2mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 5.94g.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DD7A64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin, probably a Georgian half penny, dating from the 18th or early 19th century, but totally illegible. The coins seems too flat and circular to be Roman. The coin is 29.6mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 12.53g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B4257C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy illegible Post medieval coin. It is the right size for a Scottish twopence Turner or Bodle of Charles II dating to the period AD 1663 - 1677, or a bodle of a later monarch, but not enough can be seen to be certain. Possibly Spink (2003) p.91, no.5625.  Diameter 18.9mm; thickness 0.7mm and weight 2.00g.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A5552D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver love token, fashioned from a coin, and dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1674-1850. The coin from which the token has been made is probably a milled sixpence, but is illegible and otherwise unidentifiable; although love tokens are commonly made from worn William III (1694-1702) issues. The coin has been bent into the classic S-shape, probably for use either as a love token or a good luck token. Thickness: 2.37mm Weight: 1.9g Diameter: 20.54mm
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FDF9FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval coin found embedded in a melted piece of lead. The coin is a half penny of George II dating from AD 1729 - 1754, and it is almost illegible. One edge of the coin is damaged. Spink number 3717 - 3719. The lead is irregularly shaped with rounded edges. One face has an impression of the bust from the coin in it, and there is a circular recess for the coin. The lead is not big enough to entirely cover the coin. The other face is undulating, and appears to be two or three pieces of lead incompletely melted together and puddled. There is no evidence of …
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D2DE2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper Post Medieval coin; a halfpenny of William III (AD 1694-1702). This is a first issue with Britannia with right hand raised on the reverse dating from AD 1695 - 1698. See page 330, ref 3554 of Spink (2000). Diameter 27.5mm; thickness 1.8mm and weight 9.90g.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CC4359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post Medieval milled coin which is illegible, dating from about AD 1540 - 1800. The coin as been burnt and distorted.  Dimensions 19.4mm long, 16.4mm wide, thickness 2.7mm and weight 2.4g.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C98557
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post Medieval copper alloy; a half penny of William III dating from AD 1695 - 1698. First issue. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 1.7mm and weight 8.5g. See Spink's Standard catalogue number 3554.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-1219FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714) which has been bent into a love token. The coin dates from after the Union with Scotland, AD 1707 - 1714. The date is illegible. Obverse: ANNA : DEI GRATIA. Draped bust facing left Reverse: [MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REG ...] Crowned post union shields arranged in a cruciform around a sun. It is 20.7mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.4g. Spink number 3619. The coin has been bent to form an "S-shaped" profile, indicating that its secondary function was likely as a love token. Love …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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