Record ID: NARC-16CE08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn and pierced post-Medieval copper-alloy milled imitation half guinea depicting George III (1760-1820), milled during the late 19th Century (AD 1850-1900). Obverse: GEORGIVS·III DEI GRATIA·; George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right Reverse: ·T·B·ET·T·A·REX·F·D٠AR·S·T·D·S·ET·C· IGE1791; Crowned spade shaped shield, with date of 1791 below. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-928BBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). Third bust. Cruciform shield reverse. London mint. AD 1696. Diameter: 21.05mm, Thickness: 1.08mm, Weight: 3.0g Spink (2013), P 369, No 3520. Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS./III.DEI.GRA. Reverse description: Cruciform shields Reverse inscription: 96MAG/BR.FRA/ET.HIB/REX.16 Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E98F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy 10 Reis coin from Brazil (under Portuguese rule), dating circa AD 1830 - 1835.  It is probable that this was a 20 Reis coin that has been counter-stamped with a 10 during the devaluation of the coinage in 1835. The obverse is heavily worn, only the counter-stamped number 10 is visible. The reverse shows boughs flanking crowned arms of Brazil. [IN HOC SIGN]O VINCES surrounding. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 0.75 mm and weight 3.56 g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-50EEDE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A replica of Cnut of Northumbria (c. 900 - 905). This coin was found in an area of known Viking Age re-enactments and was examined by the FLO and Dr John Naylor, and was found to be a modern reproduction on the following grounds, Although the coin has inscriptions and obverse/reverse designs which are faithful to the originals, there are  problems when you examine the coin closely: the combination of obverse  (EC-1ii) and reverse (CR-G) type seen on this coin isn't seen in the Cuerdale hoard (which is a large sample) the letter forms are quite scruffy…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: LON-B76266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern counter stamped penny of Victoria (AD1837-1901) dating from AD 1900. The coin has been counter struck on the obverse with the letter K made up of 12 broad arrow stamps. On the reverse is the letter N made from 15 broad arrow stamps. Obverse: VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRIT . REGINA . FID . DER . IND . IMP; Right facing old head. Reverse: ONE . PENNY //1771; Britannia seated facing right, date in exergue. Dimensions: diameter: 29.59mm; weight: 7.88g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-00D97E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver unit (13.7mm, 0.74g) of the Western region, ostensibly attributable to Eisu of the Dubonni and dating to AD 20-43. Obverse: tree symbol, uncertain lettering, possibly [...](A)M[...] below. Reverse: EIS[...] in panel, possibly with additional lettering above. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: DYFED-0A4C20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, copper alloy half penny dating to 1942. The obverse features the bust of George VI (1936-1952) facing left, legend around. reading GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F :D :IND : IMP., The reverse features a sailing ship facing left, denomination above, HALF PENNY, and date in exergue 1942. The coin is in poor condition and much of the obverse is corroded. It has an orange and green patina with some pitting present. The coin weighs 3.9g and is 25.0mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spittal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-AE6BB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable MODERN IMITATION of an Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Ethelred II (978-1016). Bare headed type, 997-1003 (North 1994, 159, ref: 774). Moneyer Leofman, Canterbury mint. The coin's weight is too high for an early-medieval issue and its style and quality of execution is poor suggesting it is a modern imitation. Obverse: +EÐELRED REX ANGLO[ ]; Bare headed bust left Reverse: LEOF[M]ANM-OCÆNT   Voided long cross Diameter: 22.3mm. Weight: 2.97g. This coin has been double struck on the obverse and reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-DCE066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Five Centimes coin of Napoleon III dating to AD 1864. Eagle facing right in reverse. Diameter: 25.09mm, Thickness: 1.32mm, Weight: 3.4g Obverse: Laureate bust left, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1864 Reverse: Eagle facing right, EMPIRE FRA[NCAIS] CINQ CENT[IMES] Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-4E923A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy  'dump' coin of British Ceylon (Sri Lanka),  a 1⁄48 Rixdollar dating between AD 1800-1809. Dated on coin '180[...]' Obverse description: Value mark '[4]8'  Obverse inscription: [GOVERN]MENT CEYLON Reverse description: Elephant walking left, date of '180[...]' in exergue There is evidence of defacement on both sides of the coin, in the form of long linear gouges/striations and one edge of the flan is mishapen. Dimensions: diameter: 22.75mm,  thickness: 4.19mm,  weight: 12.71g Cr…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B3E852
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Shilling of George IV (AD 1820-1830). Third reverse type. BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR reverse depicting lion on crown. London mint. AD 1826. Diameter: 23.67mm, Diameter (loop): 8.08mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 5.6g The coin has a circular perforation at 6 O’clock obverse, 12 O’clock reverse, through which a circular loop of circular sectioned wire is affixed. Spink, P 430, No 3812. Obverse description: bare head l. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA 1826 Reverse description: Lion on crown Reverse inscription: BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8A9BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold 1 Peso of the Republic of Chile (AD 1864). Obverse depicts Liberty standing, reads REPUBLICA DE CHILE, mint mark below (So). Reverse depicts wreath with value and date within (1//PESO//1864), reads IGUALDAD ANTE LE LEI. Minted Santiago. The coin has a worn circular perforation at 12’oclock (obverse) indicating its reuses as a pendant or similar. Die Axis 6 O’clock. Diameter: 14.31mm, Diameter (perforation): 1.03mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 1.5g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F32CEF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modified copper alloy coin; a penny of George V (AD 1910 - 1936) dating from AD 1912, Spink  number 4051. The coin has been modified by engraving a straw boater hat onto the king's head. It is otherwise an ordinary penny of the period, 30.7mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighing 8.49g. The obverse carries the usual head of the king facing left and the legend  GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: The reverse has Britannia, seated right above an exergue containing the date. The legend reads: [ON]E PENNY
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-9ABDB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a modern copper alloy cash coin of the Chinese Jiaqing period dating to AD 1796 - 1820.  Unknown mint.  About a third of the coin remains with the first character surviving.  Measurements: diameter 20.37mm, weight 0.97g. The coin was issued by Emperor Jiaqing who ruled between AD 1796-1820. The coin has the remains of the characteristic square hole in its centre which could be used to string the coins. The reverse of the coin is worn with no surviving characters. Mint unknown. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Saturday 23rd December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-9AB31A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy modern Chinese cash coin minted in the reign of the Emperor Daoguang (also known as Xuanzong), dating c.1821-1850 AD.  Probably Yunnan mint. Measurements: diameter 22.79mm, weight 3.24g. The coin was issued by the Emperor Daoguang (also known as Xuanzong) who ruled between 1821 and 1850.The coin has the characteristic square hole in its centre which could be used to string the coins. The obverse has four Chinese characters arranged around the hole which translates as 'Circulating treasure of Daoguang'. The reverse of the coin features the mi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5BEACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver coin of Lysimachus (306-281 BC), ruler of Thrace, likely a modern copy. Obverse: Head of Alexander III of Macedon ('the Great'), right, diademed and wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left; in outstretched right hand, Nike; left arm resting on shield; ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧ
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3DF54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy illegible coin of the modern period about AD 1900 - 1950.  The coin is heavily corroded and very slightly bent.  It  has a colourful patina with areas of green verdigris, brown, dark orange and sand-coloured areas of corrosion. The size suggests it is a half penny. Diameter 24.5mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 2.90g
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-E8A2A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine chinese coins, five of which are tied to a piece of string. The coins measure 15.1mm in diameter, and weigh 7.1g. 
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-1E7231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled gold one third guinea of George III, first laureate head, second reverse type dated 1802. As Spink 3739.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-62ADA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy one Pice coin of the Bengal Presidency (British India), issued in the name of Shah Alam II Badshah (AD 1786-1806) dating to c. AD 1796-1809. The obverse bears the name of the Shah and the year in Persian. The reverse bears the value (1 Paisa, which equals 1/4 Anna or 1/64 Rupee) in Bengali, Persian and Gujurati. Mint of Calcutta.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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