Record ID: NARC-9A2649
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver coin of Post-Medieval date (AD 1558-1649). The coin is heavily worn and struck coin with the letters R B stamped onto one side. Probably a Sixpence or Groat. Any detail on the coin has been worn off or deliberately removed, meaning it is hard to identify with any degree of certainty. It is likely, based on its size, to be either a groat from the reign of Elizabeth I to Charles I. The coin also has two bends, in opposing directions, similar to ‘love tokens’ of this period.   Diameter: 21.52mm, Thickness: 0.64mm, Weight: 2.0g Similar e…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-516B85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver coin of Post-Medieval date (AD 1558-1649). The fragment is a portion of the outer flan of a Halfgroat, Three Halfpence or Penny of Elizabeth I to Charles I. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Length: 12.09mm, Width: 5.62mm, Thickness: 0.55mm, Weight: 0.1g The coin has a semi-circular perforation retained within the upper inner field, indicating a circular perforation was present when the coin was intact.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-58BC91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Groat or Threepence possibly of Elizabeth I - Charles I (AD 1558-1649). Uncertain mint. Probable love token. Diameter: 21.84mm, Thickness: 0.52mm, Weight: 1.0g The object is bent into an S shape Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particularly common in the reign of William III (1694-1702). They are not uncommon finds but their significance is not understood. While 'love tokens' should be inscribed …
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-388B04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Threepence or Halfgroat of Elizabeth I – Charles I (AD 1558-1649). Unclear reverse. Unclear mint. Length: 16.64mm, Width: 8.92mm, Thickness: 0.39mm, Weight: 0.3g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-8F4F3D
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Touch Piece of Ann (AD 1702-1714). Obverse depicts the Archangel St. Michael slaying a dragon, SOL DE GLORIA. The reverse depicts a ship under sail, ANNA.DG.M.BR/T.ETH.REG . The object has a single circular perforation at 12 O'clock Touch Pieces were touched by the monarch and used by an individual (in this instance as a pendant or medallion) to pass the heeling of an individual via the touch of a monarch without the monarch coming into physical contact with the afflicted individual. Diameter: 21.18mm, Thickness: 0.71mm, Weight: 3.0g.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
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Record ID: NARC-CC6552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver hammered penny, probably of James I or Charles I.
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Record ID: NARC-8ADEA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of silver hammered coin, probably a groat or sixpence. Post-medieval date. Probably Elizabeth I. This coin has been folded and damaged, before being unfolded. The damaged obscures any diagnostic detail. Obverse: illegible. [ ]S[ ] Reverse: longcross. Flat topped sheild.
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
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Record ID: NARC-288B80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn silver coin, probably a post-medieval half groat or threepence. It is illegible on both sides.
Created on: Saturday 6th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-74BCD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Scottish silver coin of Francis and Mary. Issued in 1559. Obv: Crowned FM monogram, dolphin each side looking right. Rev: Crowned lion rampant. known as a 'Lion' or 'hardhead' Reference: Seaby's Coins and Tokens of Scotland (1972) no.5449, p.66
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
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Record ID: NARC-5316A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat. Charles I (1625-1649). Issued probably 1636-1638. Obv: Bust facing left with II behind. CAROLVS.D.G.M.B.F.E.H.REX Rev: Oval shield. No date. IVSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT Reference North 2257
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northamptonshire area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-3C1252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Queen Anne half-guinea. 1702-1714. Obv: ANNA DEI GRATIA Rev: ET.HIB/RE17/11MAG/BRI.FR
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-3BF7A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Charles I half-crown. Copper alloy core with silver plating. Pierced centre. Very corroded. Mint unknown. Obv: CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX Rev: CHRISTO.AVSPICE.REGNO
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: NARC-3BEF72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Elizabeth I. Six pence. Rose and date issue. 2nd issue. Obv: bust facing left. Rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANGL SPINA REGINA Rev: Longcross. 1578.
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: NARC-E5A9F8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy token.
Created on: Monday 14th September 2009
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2013
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Record ID: NARC-ECF4E8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular, thin corroded copper alloy token. 17th century. Obv: Illegible Rev: Cross hatch/portcullis inside a central circle. Legend illegible. Slightly bent around the edges. Tokens of this kind are used commonly in the 17th century by local shops and taverns in place of regular currency, which was in shortage and mistrusted at this time. The tokens were used in exchange for goods at one particular shop or trusted shops within one neighbourhood. The tokens are therefore rarely found far away from the area in which they were produced and used.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-8770B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure report from Dr Barrie J. Cook: I have examined two coins found at Newton Bromswold, Northamptonshire. Both are English gold coins of the denomination of half-sovereign (= 10 shillings or half a pound). Both were also issued in the reign of King Edward VI (1547-53), despite the fact that the name and image on one of the coins is of his father Henry VIII. When Edward acceeded, his government had to consider how to deal with the debased coinage introduced by Henry in 1544 and, for a while, carried on in the style of the late king. The details of the coins are as follows: 1. …
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Bromswold', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-33AD07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
I have examined two coins reported found at Gayton, Northamptonshire. Both are silver pennies of King James I of England (James VI of Scotland), and will thus have a fineness of the official sterling silver standard, 92.5% fine metal. Their details are as follows. James I, Second Coinage (1605-19) 1. Penny (fragmentary), initial mark rose (1605-6), wt: 0.37, North 2106/1 2. Penny (2 fragments), no initial mark, combined wt: 0.59g, North 2106/1 The two coins are of good silver and would certainly have been in circulation together, so the question is whether they are likel…
Created on: Thursday 6th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Northants', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-067BB4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 18th or 19th-century copper-alloy gaming piece or token, modelled after a coin of George III. The fact that this coin bears the reverse inscription 'remembering the good old days', suggests that it dates to a period later than the reign of George III (1760-1820), who is depicted on the obverse. The token weighs 1.83g, and measures 21mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northampton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-08D726
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy openwork brooch, c.18th-19th C.
Created on: Thursday 24th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-07B397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Postmedieval coin: a Georgian coin, square in shape; probably deliberately distorted, perhaps by heating.
Created on: Thursday 24th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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