Record ID: WMID-2A9D95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal German reichspfennig coin of Modern date, c. AD 1940-1945. The coin is small and worn. The obverse is decorated with a faint reichsadler (spread eagle holding swastika) and the legend reads: [...]es Reich. The reverse contains a numeral 1 and the legend reads: Reichspfennig. Although of recent date, its interest may reside in its loss by a German Prisoner of War, either encamped or labouring nearby. Measurements: 15.8mm diameter, thickness 1.4mm, weight 0.7 grams. Die axis 12 o'clock. 
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WREX-899AB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copy, in a white metal, of a complete Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII Grypus, Seleucid Kingdom, c 121-96BC, of uncertain date. On the obverse, the diademed head of Antiochus VIII, right. On the reverse the standing figure of Zeus Ouranios, naked left, holding a star and sceptre, with a crescent above the head.  The legend reads BASILAEZS ANTIOXOY EPIFANOYS to the right and left of Zeus.  IE over A in the left field. Measurements: Diameter: 27.2mm; thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 13.42g.  Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-159C8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval tin farthing with a central copper plug of William and Mary (1688-1694), unclear busts, AD 1689-1692, edge abraded to one side, Spink 3450 or 3451.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-15F6AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn post-medieval white metal contemporary forgery of a half crown of William III (1694-1702).  Obverse: laureate bust right; legend [GVLIEL]MVS.[ III. DEI. GRA]. Reverse: illegible.  Measurements: diameter 33.45mm, thickness 1.81mm, weight 9.00g. This example is the right size but is lighter than the official issues of around 15g, a trait often seen on forgeries of the period.  Other examples of contemporary half crown William III forgeries recorded on the PAS database include: WAW-0DF698 and SUSS-9941E6.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: DYFED-1DCAB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, aluminium Reichsmark dating to 1939. The obverse features an eagle on top of a swastika, legend around reading 'Deutsches Reich 1939', translating to German Reich 1939, beaded border around circumference. The reverse features the denomination 'Reichspfennig 50', Mintmark 'A' in exergue between two leaves, minted in Berlin. The coin has a silver patina and has some signs of a dark orangy corrosion. The coins weighs 1.3g and is 22.49mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Sugwas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0E568F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin, shilling of George III (1760-1820); Last Coinage of 1816-1820, dated 1819. The finder suggests this may be a forgery, and the obverse shows relict white metal plating. Obverse description: bull-necked bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEOR:III D;G: BRITT: REX F.D. 1819 Reverse description: Arms in Garter Band. Diameter: 23.4mm, Weight: 4.24gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-DAFDC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern replicas of the early medieval 'sword' type pennies of Eric Bloodaxe (c.939-54) dating to c.AD 952-4. These replicas are struck on a very round flan its weight is too high at 1.64g (the weight standard used for the original issues was 1.4g. The quality of the die cutting is lower than on the original coins. Possibly related to the Ashmore Replicas of the 1970s and 1980s. See also: SUSS-BB49AC for another replica struck using the same dies.  Measurements: Coin 1: Weight, 1.64g; Diameter, 19.87mm. Coin 2: Weight, 1.64g; Diameter, 19.83mm
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DDC1C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern white metal reproduction of a silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse shows an Elephant right with CAESAR in exergue. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1. The obverse has a stamp on the upper left edge of the letters 'WRL', indicating this is modern copy by Westair Reproductions Limited. Diameter: 17.5mm Thick: 1.4mm Weight: 2.08g
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-ECC05D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin post-Medieval farthing probably of James II dating from AD 1684-1687. It has a lozenge shaped copper alloy plug in the centre.(Compare Spink, 46th Edition, pg 347, number 3420). The edge of the coin is damaged. It is 23.5mm diameter, 2.3mm thick and 4.7g.
Created on: Saturday 8th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: OXON-B6F5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver plated forgery of a halfcrown of William III (1696-1702), dating to AD 1697-1701 copying a London issue. Very good forgery, silver plate on white metal, as Spink 3475. The reverse is partiuclarly worn and has crack in the silver plating.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddington CP', grid reference and parish protected.