Record ID: YORYM-2C94EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy cast imitation Roman coin of Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.AD 1800-2000. The obverse depicts a radiate head right. The reverse depicts a standing radiate figure, robed and holding a spear. The imagery is highly stylised and the flan is larger than the beaded borders. Both obverse and reverse bear inscriptions which consist of meaningless V, I and M shaped marks representing letters. Die axis 6 o'clock. Dr. Andrew Woods, Senior Curator for the Yorkshire Museum, suggests that the object is a modern imitation coin known as a 'fantasy piece', designed to be a …
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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