Record ID: PUBLIC-9657F6
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal dating to the period 1783-1799. The medal was issued by the Society of Industry, founded 1783. It is the work of John Milton (1759-1805) (Stainton 1983). Obverse: PLENTY & PEACE ARE THE FRUITS OF INDUSTRY & SUBORDINATION; on the right - a draped female figure (Peace) seated, holding an olive branch.  On the left - another female (Plenty) empties a cornucopia at her feet. Between them, a bee-hive (for industry). Reverse: SOCIETY OF INDUSTRY FOUNDED XXIX NOVEMBER MDCCLXXXIII.  In the middle of the medal the inscribed text namin…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-48DC34
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver service medal from World War 1, awarded to Pte. Nicholas Farnworth, 24391, which is inscribed on the rim of the medal. This silver medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting) or served overseas (perhaps as a garrison soldier) between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 inclusive. The ribbon would have had a central band of orange edged with white, black and blue lines and although many other medal ribbons symbolise something, it seems that the colour and pattern of the British War…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-3562F9
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medal commemorating a military campaign of 1739. The obverse shows a gentleman clothed in Georgian frock coat facing left, semi side view. He carries what is probably a sword. Around the edge is the legend THE.BRITSH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON. On the reverse are just discernible the prows of six ships, and part of the defences of Porto Bello. The legend on this side would probably read WHO.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY., in the exergue is NOV . 22 . 1739 . This references the capture of Porto Bello, Panama on the date given, by Admiral Vernon…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hilltop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A32E23
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern medal commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson, dating to 1905. Description: The medal is small and circular in plan. A circular attachment loop is secured at 12 o'clock. The medal has been cast on the obverse with an image of HMS Victory at sea and at the bottom the inscription: VICTORY 1905. The reverse has a plain background with the inscription: FROM B.F.S.S NELSON CENTENARY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER E. R. VII. The medal is copper in colour and in a good state of preservation. Measurements: Diameter of Medal: …
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: SF-93AC8D
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy medal of Caroline of England dating to AD 1820. Obverse: Veiled bust left. Obverse inscription: [ACKNOWLEDGED QUEEN OF ENGLAND CAROLINE. Reverse: MILAN PLOT BLASTED BY JUSTIC, INNOCENCE TRIUMPHANT OVER TYRANNY AND OPRESSION.  This medal celebrates the withdrawl of the Pains and Penalties Bill on November 10th 1820, an unpopular attempt by George IV to divorce Queen Caroline. Such medals are thought to have been issued soon after this in the winter of 1820. The 'Milan Commission' consisted of three men: William Cooke, Major Thomas Hen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F9B327
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy commemorative medal, pierced for suspension at 12 O’clock, probably marking the birthday of Queen Victoria on the year she was to ascend to the throne - 1837. Obverse description: female bust coiffed and draped, probably right. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA  [---]NCL[--] Reverse description: an anchor aslant with vegetal fronds overgrowing, inscription in two orders. Reverse inscription: [outer, circumferential] THE BIRTH DAY OF THE HEIR PRESUMPTIVE TO THE THRONE MAY  24 1837[inner, on ribbon] THE HOPE OF THE PEOPLE Diameter: 24.2mm, Weight: 3.97g…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amcotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3FA867
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medal of Modern date. The medal is composed of large circlular plate that has an attachement loop above. The plate is decorated with a circular outer border that contains the legend 'Jerusalem' at the bottom of the plate in it's own curved rectangular border. At both side of the legend are four circular pellets that form part of the outside edge of the plate. At the centre of the plate is a decorative depiction of buildings with domed roofs. On the reverse, the decoration is similar; an outside border, four circular pellets at the edge and a le…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2B29FB
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper-alloy medal, dating to c.AD 1919. First World War peace celebrations medal. The medal is circular with attached circular sectioned suspension loop. Obverse: winged 'Goddess of Victory' holding an olive branch Reverse: 'The Great War 1914 1919 Birmingham Peace Celebrations' the centre with embossed 'Coat of Arms of Birmingham City'. Diameter: 34.8 mm Weight: 15.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-8F0F3E
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medal bar from the Territorial War Force Medal (1914-19). An oblong, copper alloy medal bar covered in ribbon which is yellow with two narrow green stripes vertically through it. Two copper alloy fixing rings are still present on the rear. The bronze medal would have depicedt George V on the front, with 'Territorial War Medal' and 'For Voluntary Service Overseas 1914-19' on the reverse. The Imperial War Museum website states that: This bronze medal was awarded to those who were either Members of the Territorial Force or Territorial Force Nursing Ser…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gilsland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-2FAD34
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy medal of Modern date (c. AD 1850-1900). The object is bent in multiple places, and there are sections missing from the external edges, most noticeably from around 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock, and around 12 o'clock on the obverse There is a perforation close to 12 o'clock on the obverse, though this is slightly off-centre. The object is a medal produced by the Band of Hope, a temperance organisation founded in AD 1847. Obverse description: Two female figures, representing saintly temperance guidin…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-F199A8
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal commorating the coronation of Queen Victoria. On the front is a bust of Victoria facing left with no adornments. On the reverse is a coronation scene with the Queen sitting in the coronation chair while the crown in placed on her head by the Archbishop, she has attendants and others around her. The inscription on the obverse possibly reads VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN, the first and last words are visible and this was a popular motif on other commorative medals, which seem to have been produced in a wide range of precious and non-precious metals. Dimens…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookhouse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-60078F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A round copper alloy medal of the Temperance movement. It is pierced at 12 o'clock for hanging, and the inscription around the outside of the obverse face reads 'Church of England Temperance Society'.The image at the centre, surrounded by a line and dot frame, is of Saint George killing the dragon (presumabely) of alcohol and its associated evils.The Society was formed in 1862 The reverse is shows a book (The Bible?) with a crown above and a sceptre across it Thanks to the finder for photogrpahs and identification Finders ref 1915
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-ABD28A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy plated medal dating to the period 1790-1799. The medal was issued by the Society of Industry, founded 1783. The medal is the work of John Milton (1759-1805) (Stainton 1983). Obverse: PLENTY & PEACE ARE THE FRUITS OF INDUSTRY & SUBORDINATION; on the right - a draped female figure (Peace) seated, holding an olive branch.  On the left - another female (Plenty) empties a cornucopia at her feet. Between them, a bee-hive (for industry). Reverse: SOCIETY OF INDUSTRY FOUNDED XXIX NOVEMBER MDCCLXXXIII; text over three lines in a scrolling font: …
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-11B281
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Papal medal of Julius III (AD 1550 - 1555) dating to AD 1551.  The medal was created to celebrate the closing of the Holy Door (1551). It was made probably by Giangiacomo Bonzagni and it bears, on the obverse, the bust of the Pope wearing a cope to right and the legend IVLIVS III PONT MAX AN IVBILEI. The reverse shows the Holy Door surrounded by the legend MDL APERVIT ET CLAVSIT. In the exergue, ROMA. At the sides of the Holy Door, there are the blazon of Ciocchi Del Monte family (the family of Julius III) and the coat of arms of the pope. (With thanks to Elea…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-875488
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (brass) medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello (Panama) in 1739.  The obverse features the corroded image of a standing man with a cannon by his right foot and a ship by his left elbow. A circumferential inscription is illegible. The reverse features 7 small ships and 2 larger ships connected by a hemispherical line. The inscription at the base reads 'NOV 1739' and the circumferential inscription is illegible. The die axis between each face is 6 o'clock. An off-centre integral openwork suspensi…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-09354B
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval milled copper alloy commemorative medal, c.AD 1750-1850. This medal has a single hole near the top, where it would have attached to a suspension loop/hoop. Unfortunately, both sides are too worn to identify who or what this medal was commemorating. The obverse has a seated male figure on the left, facing right towards a standing figure, who is facing left. There appears to be a plant on the right hand side. The reverse has seven lines of text, too worn to make out.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-5EAED0
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medal or medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon and his victories at Porto Bello in 1739 AD.The obverse depicts a half length figure of Admiral Vernon facing left, holding a baton in his left hand, and his right hand pointing to the left of the A in the inscription. The inscription would have read: ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELL. The reverse depicts a view of the port, with six ships arranged. The reverse inscription would have read: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739 [...]. Diameter: 36.5 mm Weight: 11 g A better preserved example of this medal has been re…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FF3985
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy or very base copper alloy medal, celebrating the Coronation of George V in 1911. The edges of the medal are damaged, and corrosion products obscure some of the details. The obverse depicts the conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Anne. The legend originally read: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22ND 1911. The reverse depicts the coat of arms with a banner above, reading "LONG LIVE THE KING". It has a diameter of 32.2 mm and is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: CORN-81DFDD
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medallion or pendant dating to AD 1649. The pendant is bifacial, oval in shape with a projecting ornate knop at the top and bottom and on each side. It measures 16.30mm in length and 12.44mm in width. The top knop is pierced to form a loop through which a silver wire ring has been passed. The obverse shows the head of Charles I in profile, facing left. The reverse shows a skull between C. R.; over it a celestial crown with a label GLORIA; below it an earthly crown and a label VANITAS. Measurements: Length, 16.30mm; Width, 12.44mml; Thickness, 1.67mm; Weight, 1g Discuss…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Enoder', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5856C3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medallion of post medieval date. The object is crudely executed and possibly home or locally made. One side has a three-quarters bust facing left wearing a wig and eighteenth century style clothing, holding a sword out in the right hand. There is a largely indecipherable legend around the margin, [...]ICK [..](NG or III) OF [...]. The reverse has an arrangement of dots and lines around an indecipherable central motif which may represent flames and smoke; the whole perhaps a schematic of a battle. There is a border of squares around the design and a date in the ex…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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