Record ID: LON-B1BC84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A modern white metal copy of a post-medieval halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), copying either the third or post-humous coinage. There are several reasons to consider this a modern rather than contemporary forgery, probably dating from the Victorian period onwards. The flan of the coin is too round for a hammered coin of this period, and the edges of the coin a flat with sharp corners. The initial mark (cross with pellet centre) is not one known for Henry VIII and the inscriptions on both obverse and reverse contain inaccuracies- the end of obverse inscription reads [ ]RSh; the r…
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
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Record ID: DEV-03EF62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy token. The token is oval in plan. In the centre of the token is a large number '5/' (five shillings). Around the perimeter, in capital letters arranged in two concentric rings are the words: [WELLS &] WOOKEY HOLE COOPERATIVE and on the inner [INDUSTRIAL &] PROVIDENTIAL [SOCY LIMITED] The reverse is plain. The society existed in 1868 as the National Archives hold documents of this date but further research could improve this dating. A similar token is recorded in Minnitt and Young (1990:88) no.219.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: SOM-AB7086
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of five modern silver coins all found together, comprising a sixpence of Victoria, a threepence of Edward VII and three sixpences of George V. 1. A silver sixpence of Victoria (1837-1901), Old Head Coinage, issue date unclear. Spink (2002) p.424, no.3941ff OBV: VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REGINA.FID.DEF.IND.IMP Bust left REV: SIX PENCE in centre, crowned within wreath. Date below, but illegible. Diameter: 19.14mm, Thickness: 0.92mm, Weight: 2.54g 2. A silver threepence of Edward VII, Maundy Set, issued 1903. Spink (2002) p.435, no.3985 OBV: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: …
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F20EE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin dating to the Post-Medieval period probably of Francis, I Holy Roman Emperor (1708-1765). Obv: FRANSISC D G ROM IMP S A; double headed eagle. Rev: MON NOV REIP BREM 1755; design within square shield. IM: Coronet.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-7566E6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy commemorative medal or token of Prince Albert.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-5E38E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cinq centimes of Napoleon III, dated 1853.
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockton-on-the-Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5DE7E2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade token. The token is octagonal.
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockton-on-the-Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-46CFF3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy. Commemorative medal, stamped metal, with suspension loop (lost). Obverse shows two side-by-side crowned busts, with legend over reading: KIN------- QUEENALEXANDRA; reverse , similarly oriented, bears floral wreath, slanted ?sceptre, and legend: CROWNED 26 JUNE 1932. Suggested date: Modern, 1932. Diameter: 22.49mm, Thickness: 1.03mm. Weight: 3.0gms.
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-36F505
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spain/Spanish America, cut quarter-dollar of Carlos III or IV, uncertain mint c.1772-97: countermarked thrice with SV monogram in squarish ('octagonal' according to Pridmore) indents, for circulation in St Vincent (one of the Windward Islands) in 1797 (this authorised by a Local Act dated 8 December 1797). The quarter-dollar passed as 2s 0¾d, or 2¾ Bitts. They were recalled from circulation in 1823.
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-A760C6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface lead token with the letter T.
Created on: Saturday 5th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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.

Record ID: SUR-719E01
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A token or medallion advertising the Temperance Society of the Church of England (founded c1862). Within the frame which contains the society name is St. George and the Dragon. On the reverse is an open bible, surmounted by a crown and crossed by a sceptre.
Created on: Sunday 8th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LIN-36E4F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token, probably Russian.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-22F060
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern cast copper alloy commemorative medal of the battle of Trafalgar. The medal is in poor condition, with most of the original surface missing. The obverse has the remains of a left facing bust. The reverse design is almost completely missing, except for a line of approximately eight ships, with Oct [21 1805] in the exergue. The legend is missing from both surfaces, but probably originally read: HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON . K . B . DUKE OF BRONTE . &c on the obverse, and ENGLAND EXPEXCTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY on the reverse. However, there are known examples of this medal cast w…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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: DENO-3AA315
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern cast lead alloy token. Circular disc, one side has moulded relief lettering 'No' (style of lettering indicates late 18th/19th century); the other side is undecorated. Grey-cream ptaina. Diameter 23.1mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 5.05g.
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Papplewick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AC2F41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Moroccan 3 falus of emir/king 'Abd al-Rahman minted in hijra year 1266, i.e. 1848/9. Diameter: 20.61mm, Thickness: 2.35mm Weight: 4.43g
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinton St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-AA59C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Greek coin, probably a modern replica. The obverse carries a head of Hera, facing right; the reverse an eagle with wings extended behind, holding a snake in its beak. There is no legend. It is 15.6mm in diameter and 3.1mm thick. It weighs 3.69gm. A similar coin but struck in silver and with the bust facing the opposite way is listed on http://www.anythinganywhere.com/commerce/coins/coinpics/ancgk-classgk.htm as an ancient greek coin; a drachm dating from 338 - 308 BC, BMC number 109, 38. Another example with the bust facing right can be seen on http://www.museumsurplus.…
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 21st May 2014
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Record ID: KENT-813EB7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy potash bag seal dating to the modern era c.1890-1919 One side has KA(L)I and '[S]YNDI[KAT]' stamped underneath a stamped circle or knot. The other side has '[B]ERLIN' stamped onto the surface, perhaps also with a stamped circle/knot above. The seal is 18.5mm in diameter, 4.1mm thickand weighs 11.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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Record ID: CORN-CD3116
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast zinc alloy replica or copy of a medallion or perhaps a fragment of a medallion, with the busts of William and Mary (1688-1694) facing each other on the obverse and a coat of arms, similar to that used on their guineas and half guineas, on the reverse. The busts are each within a beaded oval which are linked together by an attachment which may mimic a clasp or hinge so that the impression is meant to look like an open locket. The replica has been made up to two halves which have been glued together, and this tacky material still survives around the edge of the object. The coat o…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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