Record ID: IOW-0DB720
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably modern replica copying an early medieval silver penny of Harold II (1066) Mint: Bristol, moneyer: Ceorl (North 837). Ref: North 1994: 182.   The coin's weight, style and condition are consistent with it being a modern replica/fake, its weight considerably higher than most examples of Harold II's coinage (most finds at c.1.2-1.35g).  Slightly worn, slight bend across the middle. Obverse: Right facing crowned bust of Harold II, without sceptre. Legend: + HAROLD REX ANGL Reverse: 'PAX' in the centre of the reverse. Leg…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-285C2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wigan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern replica of a Hiberno-Norse penny produced using the obverse from the Hiberno-Norse coin copying Aethelred II's (AD 978-1016) long cross combined with the reverse copying his last small cross. The piece is possibly a replica made by a re-enactment group as the coin does not appear to have been made to deliberately deceive, the reverse including the fictitious inscription HROLF M-O WIRHALH.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Daisy Wood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E4E355
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copy of a silver medieval penny probably of Henry III dating to the period AD 1247 - 1278. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mint unclear. Uncertain class. The edges of the coin have a rim, suggesting this is a modern copy of a medieval coin.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-140B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval milled copper alloy coin, proabably a penny, of unknown ruler, probably dating to AD 1780- 1900. Possibly forged, the coin appears to be made from a diverse metal with a copper alloy coating that has almost worn away. A patina, mainly yellow in colour, but some green present can be seen around the outside edges. This is slightly raised from the metal surface and may have been the surface coating upon the coin.
Created on: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-5C7DED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern replica coin made by David Greenhalgh (Grunal the moneyer; this name is used on the reverse of the coin) copying a penny of Anlaf Guthfrithsson dating to the period (AD 939-941). Raven type. Cross reverse with single pellet in each quadrant. Type: N 537 (Anlaf Guthfrithsson, Raven / Small Cross) Obverse description: Raven head left Obverse inscription: ●+ANLAFGVNVNC● Reverse description: Cross with single pellet in each quadrant Reverse inscription: +GRVNAL●MON● cf. North 1994: No 537 for real issue. Diameter: 20.03mm, Thickness: 1.37mm, Weight: 1.5g
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-FE8879
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A modern copy of an Early Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward the Elder (899-924), based upon Norrth 660 (floral penny) albeit seemingly intended to be a halfpenny version, of which no real examples are known. The style and flan of the coin are not consistent with an early-medieval piece- the flan is too smooth and the design/inscription too well defined and crisp. It may be an 'Ashmore copy' who produced a very similar fake penny of this type (T. Abramson 'Anglo-Saxon counterfeits', p.152). Obverse: Small cross pattee within a plain inner circle; inscription: EADVVEARD REX Rev…
Created on: Monday 21st September 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-38E159
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern imitation of a medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1089), Pax type (North 858-50). The reverse inscription reads STAMFORD CASTLE rather than giiving a mint and moneyer and the weight is too high for an official, medieval issue. It can probably be considered a tourist/re-enactment piece of the late 20th-early 21st century Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre right. Obverse inscription: [GVLI]ELM REX Reverse description: Short cross with circled letter in each angle, probably +PAX Reverse inscription: +STAMFORD CASTLE Diameter: 19.9mm, Weight: 1.67g…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleethorpes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-070A12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern replica, roughly copying a silver penny of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), annulet issue (AD 1422 to AD 1427). The bust and lettering are both extremely crude- it is possibly a re-enactment replica with a ficticious mint name. Diameter: 15.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-0017F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete 'silver' penny of Edwardian type. The coin is most likely a modern replica appearing to have the obverse inscription DOMNIC (or similar) and the style is unlike the original coins.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-BDE0C1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern seal or tag probably for labelling a product made of steel. The object is made of steel or a white metal and is impressed with an illegible design and the legend; "[APP]ROVED STEE[L ...]". It has been folded in half so only the reverse is visible. It is 19.9mm long, 9.4mm wide and 1.1mm thick. It weighs 0.52gm.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-ACAF23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A MODERN replica of an early-medieval penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Radiate/ Small cross type (1044-46), Reference: North 816. The coin was most likely produced by David Greenhalgh, aka Grunel Moneta, a re-enactor who produces replicas of a wide variety of coins, often with the reverse displaying the name 'GRVNAL'. This coin is not listed on the current website (http://www.grunal.com/; Oct 2013). See T Abramson (2012), Anglo-Saxon Counterfeits').
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-AE6BB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable MODERN IMITATION of an Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver penny of Ethelred II (978-1016). Bare headed type, 997-1003 (North 1994, 159, ref: 774). Moneyer Leofman, Canterbury mint. The coin's weight is too high for an early-medieval issue and its style and quality of execution is poor suggesting it is a modern imitation. Obverse: +EÐELRED REX ANGLO[ ]; Bare headed bust left Reverse: LEOF[M]ANM-OCÆNT   Voided long cross Diameter: 22.3mm. Weight: 2.97g. This coin has been double struck on the obverse and reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DD2A03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early 18th century silver coin. A penny of Queen Anne dated 1709. Obverse has left facing bust with the inscription ANNA DEI GRATIA The reverse has a crowned '1' with the inscription MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG 1709
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-EE8811
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably modern imitation lead alloy coin in the form of an Early Medieval silver coin. The piece appears to be inspired by a coin of Eadgar (959 - 975), Pre-reform two line type (959 - 973). It is very similar to North number 741, but the moneyer's name is 'NORB/ER' which is not one of the listed possibilities. The finder has had the piece tested using XRF and it is made of a high lead alloy. The crosses in the design seem thinner and cruder than the illustrated genuine coins. The piece is 22.63mm in diameter and 1.4mm thick. It weighs 3.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-6A4A47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I Class 9 Date early 1299-1301 Diameter 18mm, weight 1.26g Obverse: crowned bust facing forward Obverse inscription: EDWRD R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: VILL NOVI CASTRI Mint: Newcastle Condition: fair Die axes: 2 o’clock
Created on: Friday 20th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-827DB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a very worn copper coin, possibly a 19th or early 20th century penny or a foreign issue.
Created on: Monday 10th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-21D084
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern forgery in silver of an early-medieval penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'expanding cross' type, light coinage (North 820), naming the Warwick mint and the moneyer Lufinc. The coin has been identified as part of a series of coin produced by Trevor Ashmore in the 1970s and 1980s (see Abramson 2012, 190). Diameter: 19mm; weight: 1.13g (17.4gn); die axis is 0.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-114257
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dr Gareth Williams, The British Museum, has examined images of this coin and others found with it and identified them as modern replicas produced from dies by Mr Trevor Ashmore. Examples of these replicas can be found in the British Museum, Coins and Medals, forgeries cabinet and all four examples of these replica coins are represented in an upcoming catalogue of modern replicas/fakes. It reporduces an Early-Medieval Edward the Elder Penny, Local type. It is silver and 20mm in diameter, weighing 1.51g (23.2gn). It has a die axis of 9. Moneyer: Athulf M…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'probably Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-113693
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dr Gareth Williams, The British Museum, has examined images of this coin and others found with it and identified them as modern replicas produced from dies by Mr Trevor Ashmore. Examples of these replicas can be found in the British Museum, Coins and Medals, forgeries cabinet and all four examples of these replica coins are represented in an upcoming catalogue of modern replicas/fakes. It reproduces an early-Medieval Kingdom of Wessex Penny of Alfred, 'Edward the Elder' type. It is silver, 21mm in diameter and weighs 1.91g (29.4gn). It has a die axis of 3. Moneye…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'probably Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6BAC03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A MODERN REPLICA copying a silver penny of Alfred the Great of Wessex(871-99), Horizontal/Two-Line 'Edward the Elder' type (N639), originally struck c.880-99, mint: Winchester, moneyer: Wulfred. The coin belongs with a series struck from dies produced by Mr Trevor Ashmore. The coin was double struck, hence the distortions on obverse and reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 11th March 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.