Record ID: WAW-4FA6D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval gold guinea of James II (1685-8), dated 1688 (Spink 3402). The coin has been pierced near the edge above the bust (i.e. at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse). The perforation is oval in shape due to wear, pulling the edge outwards suggesting the coin was probably suspended as a pendant. Dimensions: 25.1mm diameter. 8.05g. Discussion: This is a coin which has been altered to become a pendant. The wear pattern of the loop suggests it was a well-worn pendant. There is no evidence of pierced gold coins from hoards of this date, re-entering …
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AE71E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case : 2017 T466 Description: A gold guinea of William III dating to AD 1701. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint of London. The coin has been pierced at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse (6 o'clock on the reverse) suggesting it was worn as an item of jewellery such as a pendant. The coin displays extensive wear on the obverse suggesting this side was hidden from view. Obverse description: Laureate head right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shield Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1701 Dimensi…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilberfoss Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-6E0AF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval gold guinea of William and Mary, 1691, London.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2009
Last updated: Monday 26th April 2021
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Record ID: NMS-EA99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 19th March 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Record ID: SF4488
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK SHOTTISHAM', grid reference and parish protected.