Record ID: SUSS-79937A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold unite of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Group B, second bust, castle initial mark dating to AD 1627-1628. Tower mint under Charles I. As North (1991) no. 2148a Dimensions: diameter: 32.75mm,  thickness: 0.75mm,  weight: 9.18g. The flan is possibly lightly clipped on one edge. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E87660
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold Halfcrown of  Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage. Royal shield crown reverse with initials h/I at sides. Arrow initial mark. Tower mint London. AD 1536-1537. Diameter: 20.67mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.8g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 111, No 1795. The initials h/I for Henry VIII and Jane Seymore.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-C1CC19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9E61EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post-medieval half-guinea of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated to the period AD 1672-1684.  Second Bust. Crowned cruciform shields reverse. Mint of London. Spink 2013, p.332, no. 3348.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C73EE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent gold post-medieval coin; a Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating from AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, number 2090.  Measurements are; diameter 20.9m, thickness in its bent state 2.7mm and weight 2.46g.  The metal is 0.4mm thick.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4B5FBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold Couronne d'or au soleil (sun crown) of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (AD 1519-1556). Unclear mint mark, dated AD 1542. Dimensions: diameter: 25.48mm,  thickness: 0.45mm,  weight: 3.03g.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0CF672
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval gold coin; a guinea of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702) dating to AD 1698. As Spink 3460. Minted at London. Measurements: 25.3mm diameter, 0.7mm thickness, weight 8.3g
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8D6D9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold guinea of George III (circa AD 1760-1820) dating to 1785. The obverse shows a laureate head right with the inscription GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows a crowned shield of arms, and the inscription M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. with the date 1785 split by the crowned shield. Spink 3728 (2004).  Measurements: Diameter: 24.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD9E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval double crown of James I, second coinage of 1604-1619. Fourth bust, unclear initial mark. London Tower mint. As North 2087.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6006F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval gold quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis, of Peter II (Dom Pedro II) of Portugal (AD 1648-1706), dated 1689. Obverse: Crowned arms of Portugal. Reverse: Short cross pattee with quatrefoils in each angle. The coin is flat, but exhibits two parallel creases, suggesting that at some time it has been re-used as a token or charm by being deliberately bent into an S-shape. Mint of Lisbon. Diameter: 18.6mm Weight: 2.68g
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-4AAFF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold crown of Charles I, Group B with second bust and cross calvary initial mark dating to 1625-1626. As North 2181.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-264E3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold half guinea of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1695. Minted at the Tower (London). Early harp. Spink, 2001, p 324, no 3466.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-55AC95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold Britian Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625), Second Coinage, Lis issue mark, dating to AD (1623-1624). Tower of London mint. Ref: North 1975: 122.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F0726B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold coin. Half guinea of George I (1714-1727), dated 1717. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D.GM.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms with sceptres between them radiating from central sunray disc. Reverse inscription: 17 17.BRVN ET.L.DVX SR.IA.TH ET.EL Diameter: 20.0mm, Weight: 4.03gms, die axis: 6 As Spink 3635. See also NLM-C5A013
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-17CDEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Portuguese Escudo or 1600 Reis of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated to 1729 (on coin). Reverse depicts crowned coat of arms framed by scrollwork. Lisbon mint. Diameter: 19.84mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 3.1g These coins are present in the UK due to the expansion of trade during this period (17th-18th centuries) resulting in gold coinage from Portugal, Spain and France circulating in the UK. Coin weights are known to have been made to control these coinages. By 1816 another Act of Parliament declared that only gold coins of the realm (above 40 Shillings) would be lega…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-85B46D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled gold guinea of Charles II, fourth laureate bust and dated 1679. As Spink 3344.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-830838
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 1000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750) dating to 1721.  Date: Post medieval Diameter: 16.69 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm  Weight: 2.59 g Dies axis:6
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-A27E42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold crown coin of Henry VIII, ‘crown on the double rose’ type, second coinage, 1526-1544.  It appears slightly blundered. Obv. A crowned double Rose with a crowned initial to either side H/K, Legend HENRIC VIII ROSA SINE SPINA, saltire stops Rev. Crowned Royal Shield,  VY:D' .G'.ANGL:FRA'.Z.HIB'.REX Diameter: 24.99 mm; Weight: 3.03g; DA12
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 12th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C20FD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post-Medieval Crown of the Double Rose of Henry VIII (AD 1509 – 1547) and Katherine of Aragon (AD 1509 – 1536) dating to the period AD 1526 – 1533. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.111, no.1788.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-ABB9AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold halfcrown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Second Issue Coinage. Tun mintmark. Fifth bust. North Vol 2, p.146, no 2095.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-F337DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 4000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750). Minted in Rio de Janeiro dated 1724. The coin is very slight bent in two areas forming a V, but is otherwise near pristine. Obverse description: Crowned arms of Portugal, vertical value at left '4000', titles of John V at right Obverse inscription: IOANNES.V.DG.PORT.ET.ALG.REX Reverse description: Cross potent, 'R' in each angle. Date of '1724' above between trefoils Reverse inscription: +IN+HOC+SIGNO+VINCES+ (four petal rosette sto…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-60FAB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, but worn, gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) minted in 1768 AD. Obverse has the second laureate head, right.  The legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRA[TIA].  The reverse has the crowned shield of arms DG M B FR ET HIB REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1768.  Coin has a milled edge (Spink no: 3732). Measurements: Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 2.88g; Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E93E07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A French gold half Louis d'or of Louis XIV (1642-1715) of the four L's reverse type, dated 1694. Mint-mark P, mint of Dijon. Obverse: LVD•XIV•D•G• (sun & spear) FR•ET•NAV•REX 1694 - Laureate bust right. Reverse: CHRS / REGN / VINC / IMP (crescent) -  Cross of crowned fleurs with L's in the angles, around a central circle containing the mint-mark P. Diameter 20.7mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 3.3g. This coin has been over-struck on an earlier issue of the eight L's reverse type, (the sun/spear mark …
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D87397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval double crown of James I dating to AD1604-1619.  IACOBVS D G MA' BR[IT] FRA HIB REX depicting a crowned bust (fifth bust) facing right.  The coin has been bent and is damaged.  HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting a crowned square shield with I R on either side.    Mint of London.  North (1991) vol 2, p 145, North 2088/2089.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-4704C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1719. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX F D. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in angles. Legend: 1719 BRVN ET L DVX SR IA TH ET EL. Milled edge. In good condition, with some minor wear and blemishes. As Spink no: 3635.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B52F87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold third orquarter guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated 1762 minted in London. The coin is damaged with two sides bent over creating an elongated S shape in side profile. Obverse: laureate bust right GEORGIVS . III DEI. GRATIA. Reverse: crowned royal shield 62. M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 17. Spink 13741 The diameter of the coin is 17mm, it is 0.4mm thick and it weighs 2.03 grams.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-5CB80E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly warped Post-Medieval gold double crown of James I (AD1603-1625), minted at London. Initial mark: book on lecturn dating to AD 1616-1617. North (1991: 145) No. 2088.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-F80AD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn gold guinea of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Third bust, dated to AD 1713 on the coin. Ref: Spink (2014) p. 381, no. 3574. Obverse description: Draped bust facing left, ANNA∙DEI∙/GRATIA∙ Reverse description: Crowned royal shields arranged in a cross with a garter star in the centre and a sceptre in each angle, 13 . MAG - BRI .FR - ET. HIB - REG. 17 Measurements: Diameter (Maximum), 26.30mm; Diameter (Minimum), 25.40mm; Thickness, 1.19mm; Weight, 8.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-FBA6B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Nottingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685) in excellent condition, dated 1664, second bust with elephant below. As Spink 3341. Diameter 30.4 mm, thickness 1.5 mm and weight 16.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-18B357
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval gold half sovereign of George IV. Dates to 1828 AD. Diameter 19mm, weight 4.00g. Obverse description: Bare head facing left Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA . 1828 . Reverse description: Garnished shield Reverse inscription: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Workington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-159475
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820), fourth laureate head, dating to AD 1777 on the coin.   Obverse: Laureate bust facing right, DEI.GRATIA.GEORGIUS.III Reverse: Crowned shield of arms, 77.M.B.F.E.TH.REX.F.D.B.ET.LD.S.R.I.A.T.ET.L.17 Spink (2014), page 414, no. 3734.  Measurements: Diameter, 20.30mm; Thickness, 0.81mm; Weight, 4.13g.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carn Brea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-00C988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Guinea of Anne (AD 1702-1714). Third bust. Cruciform shield reverse. London mint. AD 1713. Diameter: 25.61mm, Thickness: 1.26mm, Weight: 8.3g Spink (2013), P 377, No 3574.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-ED3E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold milled Portuguese half escudo or 800 Reis coin of John (Joao) V (1706-1750), dated 1722. Lisbon mint.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-1B1FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse description: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII [RUTILANS] ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Royal shield crowned Reverse inscription: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE Diameter: 24.67 mm; Thickness: 1.06 mm; Weight: 3.70g Barrie Cook (per. comm.) remarks: ‘older gold [coins] carrie…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1FE62E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold guinea of George I (1714-1727) dating to 1719. Fourth bust. Mint: London. Obverse: Laureate bust, right, tie with loop at one end; Legend: GEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D· Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields; Legend: BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 19
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-4DC9F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold third guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820), dated AD 1797.  Spink 3740. Weight : 2.8 g. Diameter: 17.2 mm
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BE9E24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side. Legend: HENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: Royal shield crowned. Legend: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9A485B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter laurel of James I (1603-25). Trefoil mintmark. Third coinage. Dated to AD 1624. North 2108-2119). Spink 2642. Obverse description: Laureated bust in armour left with V behind Obverse inscription: IACOBVS [D G MA BRI] FRA ET HI REX Reverse description: Long cross fleury over crowned square shield Reverse inscription: HENRIC [ROSAS] RE[GNA] IA[CO'] Diameter: 23 mm; Weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Haconby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-088CB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820). Dated to 1804 on the coin (Spink 3737). London mint. Spink (2000: 359) Coin measures 20mm in dimaeter and 4.18g in weight. 
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-708FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled gold half guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to AD 1683. Minted at London. Spink 3348. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 4.0 g (63 gn)
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.