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
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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: 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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