Record ID: WMID-2DB574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern replica coin, imitating a Raven penny of Anlaf Guthfrithsson of York, 939-941. Metallic composion has been confirmed by Birmingham Museums conservation team as lead / zinc plated. The obverse is a copy of North 537. 
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D70A86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead / possible copper alloy Iron Age Potin, probably Kentish (of the Cantii Tribe), probably Late Dump type, similar to ABC 174 (nipple type), Van Arsdell number 135 - 139. The Potin dates from 40 - 35 BC. The obverse depicts a crude outline head around a central nipple. The reverse has almost been worn smooth, the type depicts the outline of a bull on the reverse around a central nipple. The coin measures 14.8 mm in diameter, 2.7 mm in thickness and weighs 1.9 grams.
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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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: WMID-F8B295
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and modern cast lead alloy reproduction of a Charles I shilling, probably made in the 20th century AD (diameter: 32.5mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 5.4g). The mintmark depicted is a cross, and is not recognisable among any of the mints known throughout Charles I's reign. neither is the bust type on the obverse. The casting line is also clearly evident around the outside edge.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boscobel', grid reference and parish protected.