Record ID: LANCUM-47D509
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead uniface token 1700 to 1900 AD that has been bent into an S-shape and it is thought that this modification of coins was to create love tokens. Often the love tokens are made from a silver denomination as it was popular to turn coins (usually sixpences) into 'love tokens' as a keepsake.The coins were deliberately bent in a superstitious, religious, or devotional ritual. The devotional practice is believed to have gained popularity in post-reformation Elizabethan England and continued in to the 19th century. The ritual bending would have been performed when the coin was worn almost …
Created on: Monday 1st September 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENDLETON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0887AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Charles I Date 1625-1649 Obverse: crowned bust left, II behind [CAROLVS D G M B R F ET H:REX] Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. [IVSTITIA THRON]VM [FIRMAT]
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
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Record ID: GLO-087342
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Charles I Date 1625-1649 Obverse: no detail remains [CARO D G M B F ET H REX] Reverse: oval shield with royal coat of arms [IUSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT]
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DFE6A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post medieval lead alloy (contemporary) imitation of an 8 Reales of Charles III of Spain (1759-1788), dated 1777. The 'coin' was probably produced as a trial piece for the forgery of these coins. Diameter: 39.6 mm Thickness: 3.1 mm Weight: 28.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-B9E9CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval cast lead-alloy imitation of a 8 Reales of Charles III of Spain (1759-88). A casting line is visible around the edge of the coin and the surface is dark grey and pitted. The specific coin copied appears to be an 8 Reales from the Mexico City mint under the assayers Francisco Antonio de la Pena y Flores and Manuel de la Rivera (mint mark M with o above; assayers marks F M). Dated AD 1772.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prestbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-84CA1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token, dating to c. AD 1250-1800. The token is decorated on one side with a long cross and one large pellet in each quadrant. The other side is undecorated and flat. Most of the circumference of the token has been broken off and the general condition of this object is poor. It measures 4.4 mm thick, 18.1 mm long, 16.5 mm wide and weighs 3.5 grams. The token is of a greyish-white colour. Tokens were easy to make and distributed widely throughout a large period of time; therefore, they are difficult to date precisely…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-CC46E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a forged post medieval lead alloy coin dating late 16th-early 17th century. The coin has been cut in half and is very worn, making it difficult to discern the ruler this is trying to imitate. All that is clearly visible is a cross moline over a square shield on the reverse. There also appear to be pellets running around the edge. This indicates the coin is attempting to copy a silver shilling from thje reign of Elizabeth I - Charles I (AD 1558- 1649). Dimensions: diameter: 28.15 mm; weight: 2.14g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
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Record ID: LON-BB9642
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy coin forgery of a Charles I halfcrown, the original dating AD 1645-1646. The coin is silvered, which is now flaking off the surface, revealing a white metal beneath (probably a lead alloy). The coin has also been damaged on the edge, leaving a rectangular section removed. This is a copy of a North (1975, 135) type 2213 halfcrown. Dimensions: diameter: 32.63 mm; weight: 9.43g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Monday 14th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
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Record ID: BERK-FF7371
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a half-crown of William III, dated 1696. The coin was probably originally silvered to give the impression of it being the official issue, however a number of these copies are known, most without retaining the silver coating. This example is the right size but is lighter than official issues, a trait often seen on forgeries of the period.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2014
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Record ID: BUC-80DC50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Part of an Iron Age Class I potin of the Cantii, dating to c. 100-75 BC. It is incomplete, but is probably Allen Type L6-7 (cf. ABC p. 35, no. 171). Probably a head facing left / butting bill.
Created on: Saturday 4th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Princes Risborough', grid reference and parish protected.