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Record ID: NLM-4A4A12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly lead coin. Minim. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), probably irregular or hybrid [i.e. part of an official obverse die for a larger coin appears to occupy the entire diminutive flan, while the reverse incorporates part of the soldier’s body {armour?}] Fallen Horseman issue of 355-361, Reece period 18.
Obverse description: head laureate right, large eye.
Reverse description: possibly soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: possibly [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Diameter: 11.4mm, Weight: 1.52gms, die axis: possibly 12
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BERK-CA13A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of uncertain Emperor dating to the period AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). Standing figure reverse. Mint: Uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: WREX-8DFCC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, possibly 3d/3g (mule the stops on the obverse are wedges rather than crescents, there is an early S on the obverse and a late S on the reverse), date is 1280-1282AD.
Obverse has the crowed bust of the king facing with the legend EDWAR ANG […] HyB. Reverse has a long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend CIVI/TAS/LON/ DON.
There is some damage to the edge of the coin.
Measurements: Diameter: 14.8mm; weight: 0.63g; die axis: 11
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WAW-142811
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval contemporary copy of a farthing of George II (AD 1727-1760). Britannia depicted seat on the reverse with the date, 1746, in exurge. Compare to Spink 3720. London mint. Spink (2000: 356). Coin is much chipped around the edge.
Overall dimensions: 22.23mm in diameter, 1.85mm in thickness and 4.90g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: FASAM-612115
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Julia Mamaea, dating to AD 222-35 (Reece Period 11) with obverse IVLIA MAMAEA (AVGVSTA), diademed and draped bust right. Mint of Rome. It is 26mm in diameter and 2.5mm thick.
Set into a rectangular lead piece with dimensions 55mm by 45mm with a thickness of 5 to 9mm. The total weight is 207g.
There is possibly another bent disc on the top edge, to the left-hand side.
The function of the piece remains a mystery.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: NLM-0F68A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible coin forgery. A droplet of lead which has set on a flat surface and then been stamped with an oval panel on its upper side; the metal retains a grey tint. This may be a further example of ‘coins’ made to resemble Celtic and Anglo-Saxon issues distributed across land frequented by metal detectorists; a ‘mint’ in the Grimsby area is suspected. Suggested date: Modern, 1990-2010
Diameter: 19.8mm, Thickness: 4mm, Weight: 7.31gms
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-733251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of an 18th century silver Portuguese coin; probably a 200 reis coin of Ioannes V dating from 1706 - 1750. The coin is crudely cast in lead and there is a bend and crack in the flan. The reverse of the coin is almost worn smooth. Measurements; diameter 27.7mm, thickness 2.8mm, weight 14.58g.
Obverse: IOANNES V D G PORT ET [ALG] REX. Crowned arms of Portugal flanked by four rosettes on the right, and illegible markings on the right as viewed.
Reverse [IN HOC] SIG[NO VINCES]. Maltese cross with a quatrefoil or flower in each angle.
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Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-803248
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead trial piece for a penny of Stephen (1135-1154), Awbridge type, unclear mint c. 1154-1158 (North 881).
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: NLM-E43478
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy coin. A probably cast flan, perhaps intended to imitate a silver or gold Celtic coin. Numerous modern forgeries of Iron Age and Anglo-Saxon coins distributed in areas of heavy detectorist activity are thought to come from a ‘mint’ in the Grimsby area, and may reflect rivalry between detectorists. Suggested date: Modern, 1980-2000
Diameter: 16.3mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 4.04gms
Created on: Friday 12th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-99C93A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy contemporary copy of a silver Spanish American 8 Reales ("dollar") of Ferdinand VI of Spain (1746-1759). The coin is very worn.
Obverse: Crowned arms shield flanked by the initials MF (left) and the value 8 (right). Legend: [FERDND·VI·D·G·H]ISPAN·ET IND·REX
Reverse: Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars over water. Legend: [VTRAQUE VNUM] date below
DENO-BBE206 notes: "Between 1751 and 1816, very few silver coins were minted in Britain due to the financial effects of fighting foreign wars. There was a lack of silver available for minting coin…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Darnhall', grid reference and parish protected.
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