Record ID: LON-B1BC84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A modern white metal copy of a post-medieval halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), copying either the third or post-humous coinage. There are several reasons to consider this a modern rather than contemporary forgery, probably dating from the Victorian period onwards. The flan of the coin is too round for a hammered coin of this period, and the edges of the coin a flat with sharp corners. The initial mark (cross with pellet centre) is not one known for Henry VIII and the inscriptions on both obverse and reverse contain inaccuracies- the end of obverse inscription reads [ ]RSh; the r…
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
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Record ID: LON-0360A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy coin:10 reis of the Portuguese in Angola. This design was produced in 1719 under King Joao V and in 1757 under Jose I - the date is under the denomination mark X, if anything is visible there and the name of the king (IOANNES or IOSEPHUS) is round it. The other side reads - money around the whole world. Obverse: X with crown above and a rose to each side. Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: Globe Reverse inscription: PECUNIA TOTVM CIRCVM ORBIS Dimensions: Diameter: 25.20mm; weight: 1.93g. Identification from Barrie Cook, The British Museum.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-3E25B4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy circular disc token, post medieval in date. 1. 9.1g/ 23mm 2. 4.7g/ 22mm
Created on: Monday 18th October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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