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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: NARC-9D93E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702). Third bust. Cruciform shield reverse. London mint. AD 1697. Diameter: 33.11mm, Thickness: 1.75mm, Weight: 14.2g
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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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: 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: 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.

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: WMID-ABB9AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold halfcrown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Second Issue Coinage. Tun mintmark. Fifth bust. North Vol 2, p.146, no 2095.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5DCA92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696, first bust. Mint of London. Spink 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.
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-23F394
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary counterfeit of William III halfcrown, the date of production is difficult to pin down and it was probably produced in the late 17th or early 18th century. The diameter is 32.29mm and the weight 10.37g.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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