Record ID: WMID-EE68B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Irish shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1625. Spink, vol 2, p 141, no 6513. The coin is heavily worn and has been bent into an 'S' shape to potentially function as a love token. 
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-865188
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1604. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Thistle. C.f. North vol 2, p144, no 2073. Diameter: 30.7 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B7A5A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), Group D, initial mark bell, minted at London, dating to AD 1634-1635. North (1991) Vol II, p. 159, no. 2225.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7B54DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling coin. Scots of James I (1603-1625), eighth coinage, issue of 1601-1625 Obverse description: Crowned rose. Obverse inscription: I.D.G.ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Crowned thistle with angular cross-cut scales Reverse inscription: TVEATVR VNITA DEVS. Weight: 0.81 g Diameter: 15.76 mm Thickness: 0.62 mm
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C027B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver fragment of a shilling of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558 to AD 1603). Unknown issue and initial mark. 
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-481DA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). First coinage dating to AD 1603-04. Thistle initial mark. First bust. XII behind bust. North Vol 2 (1991) no. 2072.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C91AB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649) dating circa AD 1640-1641. The obverse hows a widespread double arched crown, with a left facing, Briot style bust with XII behind. The legend has been clipeed in places, reading CAROLUS D G'MAG.BRI.FR A.ET HIB REX. Star initial mark.  The reverse bears a square shield of a cross patteé moline, with larger ends. The legend has been clipeed, reading CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO.  Type 2231 in North (1991, p. 160) Measurements: Diameter: 27.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 5.56g
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-37AF32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) of uncertain date or issue. There are two distinct bends in the coin, indicating it may have been bent as a love token, but the bends are shallow, so it is difficult to say with certainty.   The obverse design shows a crown, the bust has been worn. The inscription is clipped, the visible reading B REGI […] The reverse bears a long cross over square shield. The legend has been clipped.  This is either North number 2014 (1991, p. 136) or 1985 (1991, p. 133).  Measurements: Diameter:…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C3EE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD. 1558 - 1603), possibly a contemporary copy or forgery. Tun initial mark. Third issue, minted in AD. 1583-1603. North, Vol 2, p.136, no. 2014. 30.6mm diameter, 1mm thick, 5 grams This coin is worn and appears to have deteriorated in the soil in a manner not expected of silver coins. As such, it may be possible that this coin is a counterfeit / contemporary copy / forgery. 
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98986C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of George II (1727 to 1760), dating to 1758. Minted at the London Mint. C.f. Spink, 2011, p 401, no 3704. Coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 25.4 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 5.8 g This coin is less than 300 years old, and although it has been pierced, there is no other evidence that it was removed from circulation to function as a pendant. As such, it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F3BA0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver shilling of Edward VI (AD 1547 to AD 1553). Third Period Coinage. Dating to AD 1550-1553. Crowned bust facing with rose to the left and XII to the right. Tun mintmark. The coin has been slightly bent into a S shape. North Vol 2, p.123, no 1937.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-620094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1591/2 to AD 1594. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Tun. Coin has been defaced with an inscribed cross behind the monarch's head on the obverse. C.f. North, vol 2, p 137. no 2014. Diameter: 30.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 5.5 g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B8BEFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Post Medieval silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Second Issue Coinage, dating from AD 1604-1619. XII behind bust. Inscription on obverse has been mostly clipped away.  Spink 2654-2656. North Vol 2, p.146. no 2099-2101.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A2437F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). First Issue Coinage (AD 1558-1561). Cross crosslet inital mark. North 1985.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FD31FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), probably Group F, dating AD 1625-1649. Initial mark: uncertain. Mint: Tower of London. North (1991) no. 2231 or 2232. 
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-46872A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1644 to AD 1645. Minted at the Tower under Parliament. Group F. C.f. North vol 2, p160, no 2231. Diameter: 28.2 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 5.7 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-875607
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Lis. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2099. Diameter: 23.6 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-869F07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heavily worn silver shilling of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1663 to AD 1669. Crowned cruciform shields reverse type. Minted at the Tower London. Spink (2007), page 321 - 322, No 3371 and 3372. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-92C971
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) first issue dating to AD 1560-1561. Initial mark: martlet. Tower mint. North (1991) Vol II no. 1985. The coin is heavily clipped. The coin is pierced from the obverse to the reverse just below the initial mark. 
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6AE240
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Group F, dating AD 1641-1643. Circle in triangle initial mark. Tower of London mint. North (1991) no. 2231. The coin edge has been clipped and damaged. 
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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