Record ID: LANCUM-31FEA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver half crown of Charles I. Probably Tower mint under the King. The coin has been clipped. There are three centrally intersecting lines scratched onto the obverse, possibly an attempt at a Union Flag. Dates c1625 to c1642 AD. Diameter 33mm, weight 13.74g. Obverse - equestrian portrait left Reverse - garnished round shield Obverse inscription - CAROLVS.D.[ ]I[ ] Reverse inscription - CHRISTO.AVS[PICE REGNO]
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wigton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-E87660
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold Halfcrown of  Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage. Royal shield crown reverse with initials h/I at sides. Arrow initial mark. Tower mint London. AD 1536-1537. Diameter: 20.67mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.8g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 111, No 1795. The initials h/I for Henry VIII and Jane Seymore.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-29C2BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfcrown of Charles II, Tower, some wear, 1677
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LON-99F4A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated August 1690. Mint of Dublin. Dimensions: diameter: 32.61mm; weigh: 17.00g.  These coins were minted during the Williamite War in Ireland (AD 1689-1691) and were to be redeemed for silver coinage after the war. They were made from old cannons, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Obverse: Laureate head of the king facing left Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA . Reverse description: Crown in front of s…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E14E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver halfcrown of Charles I (1625-49), Fifth horseman (North 2215), initial mark: sun dating to 1645-6, mint: Tower under Parliament. Ref: North 1991: p.159. The coin is very worn on both obverse and reverse, the fan irregular in shape, its weight suggesting that it has been heavily clipped. The coin is also doublestruck seen mostly in misalignment of the inner circle and breaks in the inscrptions. Obverse: King riding horse left, holding sword. Inscription: CAROLVS.D[.G.M].AG.[BRIT].FRA:ET.HIB:REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield, inscription: CHRISTO…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CA83BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1628-1629. Initial mark: Anchor. Mint: Tower. North No. 2211. The coin is heavily worn around the edges and possibly clipped at 6 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-694E7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfcrown (2s 6d) of Charles I (AD 1625-49) dating from AD 1640-41. right facing star mintmark, Tower mint. North 2211 (1975:135) third horseman, Group III reverse.  Obverse description: King on horseback left, cloak at shoulder Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX Reverse description: Round garnished shield Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO Dimensions: diameter: 34.62mm; weight: 12.86g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-90CBE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' Halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to AD 1689. Reverse depicts crown over sceptres, dividing J R, XXX above and Oct (October) below. Diameter: 32.34m, Thickness: 2.37mm, Weight: 13.5g Spink (2002:169), no.6579. These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne and were ultimately intended to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt, and the coins were never exchanged.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-794DC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and clipped silver post medieval halfcrown of Charles II, hammered issue of 1661-1662. Obverse has a crowned bust, left, with XXX behind. Reverse has square shield over cross moline and with a crown initial mark above. As North 2761.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-781A02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to c. AD 1641-1643. Group IV, initial mark triangle in circle. Tower mint under Charles I. North (1991) Volume 2, p. 159 no. 2214; Spink 2013, no. 2779. Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 14.4 g Diameter: 35.2 mm
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: SF-401257
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval clipped halfcrown of Charles I, dating to the period AD 1625-49. Uncertain type. The coin has been clipped and filed so that only the central part remains.
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-78B52E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver Post-Medieval halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625–1649) dating to AD 1641-3. Equestrian portrait, Group IV, fourth horseman. Garnished round shield reverse. Possibly triangle in circle initial mark. Mint of London. North (1991, 159) No.2214. Obverse description: King on horseback left  Obverse inscription: CAROLVS DG MA BR FRA ET [HI REX] Reverse description: Oval garnished shield Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REG[NO] Diameter 33.34 mm,  weight 14.37g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D88BA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped silver hammered coin dating from the Post Medieval period: a halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625-49), dating from AD 1630 - 1631, of the Equestrian Portrait group II, initial mark probably plume. Oval shield with CR above either side of a plume. See North volume 2 (1991) page 158, number 2206. Dimensions; diameter of 32.7mm, thickness of 1.6mm and a weight of 11.82g.
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-8B54B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval William III (1694 - 1702) half crown. Dated 1697 Unknown mint. Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III DEI GRA. ; Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre Reverse inscription: MAG/BR. FRA/ET . HIB./REX . 16/97 . Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 14.87 g Diameter: 33 mm
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-B5781A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696, first bust. Mint of London. Spink (2006) no.3481 Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre. Legend: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696. The coin measures 33.25mm diameter, 1.87mm thick and weighs 14.55 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-2B924A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Published
Clipped silver halfcrown of Charles I (1625-1649AD), Equestrian portrait, Group IV, with a star initial mark, dating 1640-1641.  Obverse has the King on horseback, left. The legend reads CAROLVS D G MAG BR FRA ET HE REX.  The reverse has an oval garnished shield and the legend CHRISTO AVSPICE REG[N]O.  See North (1991, 159 No. 2214). Diameter: 34.5mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 14.29g
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-302486
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated AD1696. Mint of London. Large shields, ordinary harp. Obverse: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA.; Laureate and draped bust facing right. Reverse: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696; Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with lion of Nassau in centre. Spink (2022) p390 no.3487.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1B3ABE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfcrown of George III, dated to 1817 The obverse bears the bust of the king laurate, small head right. Legend reads GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA The reverse has the crowned garter and shield, surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter HONI SOIT QUE MAL Y PENSE. The legend around the edge of the coin reads REX FID DEI BRITANNIARUM The coin is degraded with the surface flaking off, particularly on the obverse. The reverse has brown staining which may have been acquired while in the ground Dimensions: 31mm diameter and 1.5mm thick, it weighs 7.6g
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C8662E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy halfcrown of James II, gun money from August 1689. Stop before J. No stop after II - Spink 6579 B2 or 3. Dates to August 1689. Diameter 32mm, thickness 2mm, weight 11.2g. Obverse inscription - DEI:GRATIA .JACOBVS.II Reverse inscription - [168]9.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-393EA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and worn contemporary copy of a Post Medieval silver Halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD 1645-1646. Group three, third horseman. Round garnished shield reverse. Tower mint, sun initial mark.  North (1991: 159) No.2213.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saundersfoot Com', grid reference and parish protected.