Record ID: SUSS-556285
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702) dated to 1697. London mint. Cf. Spink 3497. Obverse: Lightly worn bust, facing right, wearing a laurel crown and draped cloth around the shoulders. Inscription: GVLIELMVS III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: Four crowned shields placed in cruciform pattern, with a possible uncrowned lion shield in the centre. Inscription: 97 MAG BR FRA [ET] HIB REX16. The coin measures 25.37mm diameter, 1.28mm thick and weighs 5.49.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-9A6027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn Post-Medieval silver shilling probably of William III (AD 1694-1701) dating to 1695-1701. About a third of the coin is missing and it is extremely worn with no details surviving. There is a slight transverse bend, suggesting it may have been modified as a love token.  Measurements: diameter 25.25mm, weight 1.89g. Other recorded examples of love tokens on the database include SUSS-10F4B2 and DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating fro…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-FD79A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post medieval silver shilling of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553) Second period dating c. AD 1549-1550. Initial mark bow. Durham house mint (London). North no.1924 (North 1991: pp122).  Obverse description: Crowned bust facing right Obverse inscription: E[...] Reverse description: Oval shield crowned and garnished with E [R] at sides Reverse inscription: [INIMICOS EIVS ]IND[VA]M [CO]NFV[SIONE] Dimensions: length: 28.92mm,  width: 18.01mm,  thickness: 0.81mm,  weight: 1.94g
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-78E0C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post Medieval shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to 1625-49. Unclear bust and initial mark. Probably Group F. Tower mint. North (1991)  No's:2216-2234.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1A5D9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702) countermarked for possible re-use as a 'slap token'. The obverse has been stamped / punched with the letters WC within a cartouche and H or possibly I. The reverse is worn and illegible. Dimensions: diameter: 25.24mm,  thickness: 0.87mm,  weight: 4.08g. Slap tokens were created by tradesmen and shopkeepers from extremely worn shillings and sixpences often from issues of William III, that had lost all trace of the obverse and reverse designs. They were countermarked, usual…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1FE8B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), third issue, dating to 1601-1602. Tower mint. Initial mark: one. See North (1991)  no: 2014. The obverse bears possible grafitti in the form of an saltire over the face of the queen.  Measurements: diameter 30.23mm, thickness 1.04mm, weight 5.62g. 
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-91B2B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval shilling of George II (1727-60), dated 1758 on reverse. As Spink 3704. The coin is pierced near the edge of the flan at 12 o'clock on the obverse. The circular aperture is slightly worn at the top probably from wear from suspension. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust left. GEORGIVS·II·DEI·GRATIA· Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown. 58·M·B·F·ET·// H·REX·F·D·B·// ET.L·D·S·R·I·//A·T·ET·E·17 Measurements: diameter: 25.13mm; thickness: 1.35mm and weight: 5.96g.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-174504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Post Medieval shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), first issue, dated AD 1561. Initial mark cross crosslet. As North (1991) p.133 ref: 1985. Obverse: Crowned bust left. ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchee. POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Measurements: diameter: 33.14mm; thickness: 1.23mm and weight: 6.12g.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 14th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bexhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EBA1EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), initial mark unclear, first issue 1558-1561 AD, North 1985.
Created on: Saturday 26th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1D7B77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver post-medieval shilling of Charles I dating to AD 1625-1649. Group F, Sixth (Briot style) bust with stellate lace collar. Initial Mark illegible. Cf. North 1991 Vol II, p. 160, no. 2231 and 2232. Obverse: Double-arched crowned bust left with XII behind, C[AROLVS] DG [M]AG BR [I] ET H[IB R]EX Reverse: Square-topped shield over cross moline [CHRISTO' AVSPIC[E] REGN[O] Measurements: diameter 29.33mm, thickness 0.89mm and weight 5.55g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-E1420D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver shilling of Edward VI (1547 - 1553), dating to AD 1551. Third coinage. Y initial mark. Mint of Southwark. As North (1991:123) no: 1937. The flan is slightly bent Measurements: diameter: 33.25mm; thickness: 0.98mm and weight: 5.51g
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-212AD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped post medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Obverse: unclear bust left XII behind. Legend: partially missing and Illegible. Reverse: Square shield with the royal coat of arms over cross fourchée Legend: partially missing and illegible. Measurements: Diameter 28.60mm; thickness: 1.16mm and weight: 5.23g.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-0D2D4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped worn silver Irish post Medieval shilling of James I, (AD 1603-1626). First coinage dating to AD 1603-1604. Initial Mark: Bell. Mint of London. Spink (2003),No. 6512/13. Measurements: diameter: 26.89mm; thickness: 1.22mm; weight: 4.24g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-0CFC37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped silver Irish post Medieval shilling of James I, (AD 1603-1626). Second coinage dating to AD 1606-1607. Initial Mark: Escallop. Mint of London. Spink (2003) No. 6515/16. Measurements: diameter: 26.75mm; thickness: 1.18mm; weight: 3.25g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-54AE19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, slightly bent Post-Medieval silver shilling of James I (AD 1603-25) dating to AD 1612/13. Tower initial mark. Mint: London, Second coinage. As North Vol II, No: 2101. Measurements: diameter: 30.00mm; thickness: 1.24mm; weight: 5.82g.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th March 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-E941A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped Post-medieval, silver, shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating AD 1560-61. Initial mark: cross crosslet. As North Volume 2: 1985. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. The face has been worn away and there is an eight pointed star (saltire overlying a cross); scratched into the surface of the coin in front of the bust. Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing legend. There are two saltires scratched into the surface above the shield; either side of the vertical arm of the cross fourchee. Measurements: Diameter: 32.25mm; thickness: 0.82…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 18th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F1B001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped Post-medieval, Irish, silver shilling of James I (1603-25 AD) First coinage dating to AD 1603-04. initial mark: bell. Mint of Dublin. Spink (2002) p. 154. No: 6512. Obverse: Crowned bust facing right, short square cut beard; IACOBVS.D.G.ANG.SCO.FRA.ET.HIB.REX Reverse: Crowned harp; EXVRGAT.DEVS.DISSIPENTVR.INIMICI The coin is slightly bent.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-8FD5B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval hammered sixpence of James I, dating to AD 1604 - 1625, third coinage. Heavily-clipped and missing most of the obverse and reverse inscriptions. (North 1991, no. 2124, pg. 148) North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-38256C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Irish, copper-alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (AD 1685-1691). Date June 1689. Obverse: laureate and draped bust left. IACO[BVS II DI GRATIA]. Reverse: Crown with two sceptres crossed behind, XII above JR either side, June below. [MAG . BR .] FRA . ET . HIB . REX; 1689
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4E090B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post medieval, silver, shilling of William III (1694-1702), London mint, Spink 2013 no. 3497, coin dated 1696. Obverse: laureate bust of king, right GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA Reverse: four shields in cruciform around lion rampant 16/96.MAG/BR.FRA/ET.HIB/REX. The coin measures 25.7mm diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 5.78 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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