Record ID: WILT-B1A49E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead contemporary copy of a copper-alloy halfpenny of George II, dating to the period 1730-1760. BRITANNIA reverse, depicting Britannia seated left on a shield, holding a branch in her right and a staff in her left hand. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: WILT-13C61D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead alloy gilded Roman possible contemporary copy of a nummus of Diocletian. Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS P AVG Obverse description: laureate head left Reverse inscription: MAXIMI[NVS] NOB CAES Reverse description: Bust helmeted and laureate, spear or sceptre on right shoulder and shield on left shoulder There seems little doubt that the reverse legend would have been MAXIMINVS rather that what might have been expected MAXIMIANVS, as the letter following the second I is almost certainly an N rather than an A and there is insufficient space for the longer nam…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2016
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Record ID: WILT-08F477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible contemporary copy of a double patard of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1467-77). It is apparently lead with a tin plating, rather than silver. Measures 26mm and weighs 2.07g. The coin is incomplete, bent and mutilated. Obverse: Shield with the arms of Burgundy +KA[ROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO] FLA Reverse: Cross fleuretty with a lis at the centre SIT [NOMEN DO]MIN[I BENEDI]CTVM (May the name of the Lord be blessed) Date: 1467-77 An agreement under Edward IV in 1469 confirmed the Low Countries coinage of Duke Charles as legal tender in England. In practice, only t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
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Record ID: WILT-448DC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Contemporary cast lead/tin forgery of an antoninianus of Tacitus. It has has incomplete flan, so part of the legend on the obverse and any mint mark on the reverse are lost. The coin has a diameter of c.21mm and weighs 4.82g. When new and in bright condition this coin would probably have easily passed as the plated, copper alloy antoniniaus it was copying. Mint of prototype: Siscia Date: 275-276 Ref: RIC cf. 156
Created on: Friday 10th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-08BC71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly circular lead token, probably from the Post-Medieval period. Its diameter is 17mm. It is impressed yielding raised desigs. On the obverse are ?open shears whilst on the reverse is a simple cross. It is tempting to connect this token to an element of the cloth trade.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Record ID: WILT-08AAF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly square cast uniface lead token, probably from the Post-Medieval period. It measures c.17mmx17mm. On the obverse is a rectangular lattice 3x2 formed by raised ribs.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Record ID: WILT-C79A45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead/ tin antoninianus contemporary cast forgery, 21mm in diameter. The flan is incomplete so part of the legend on obverse and any mint mark on the reverse are lost. Mint of prototype is Siscia. Weighs 4.82g. When new and in bright condition this coin would probably have passed easily as the plated, copper alloy antoninianus it was copying. Late 3rd century. Ref. RIC, cf 156.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2005
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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