Record ID: WMID-E7E85C
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medallion or pendant, dating to the Modern period (AD 1800-1900).  The medallion is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The obverse is decorated in high relief and consists of a horizontal trapezoidal base and then three rhombus shapes diagonally radiating from the base and descending in size. This creates a sub-triangular decoration. Above this are incised lines radiating outwards to the triangular decoration, most likely representing sun-rays. The reverse is also decorated in high relief and consists of 5 reclining figures with…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D2DB8C
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete pewter medallion commemorating the capture of Portobello on the 21st November 1739, by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), using only six ships. The obverse depicts Admiral Vernon with hat to the left with outstretched hand under inscription [DOM BLASS], receiving the sword of the defeated admiral Blas de Lezo kneeling in front of him; Sir Chaloner Ogle behind holding scepter. The reverse is largely illegible but probably depicts the scene of the capture of Cartagena. No legends are readible.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-5E3BE9
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy medallion fragment. Milled commemorative medallion, probably celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Cut with loss of three quarters of flan; pierced at 12 O’clock. Obverse description: indistinct figurative motif Obverse inscription: (--)01*SIXTY YEARS(--) Reverse description: Union flag. Horizontal legend:  Diameter (in excess of): 27.4mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 3.85gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A6D6DD
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete base silver/white metal Medalion copying George III spade guinea coinage (AD 1790-1816). Laureate bust right on obverse and Shield reverse. The object has a circular perforation at 12 O’clock with a loop of circular sectioned wire through. Diameter: 21.48mm, Diameter (loop): 7.00mm, Thickness: 0.60mm, Weight: 1.6g See : LANCUM-7B9631 for similar.   This object is similar to that of IOW-FBD3DB, which says: 'The Token Corresponding Society (www.tokensociety.org.uk - accessed, 14/10/2014) offers the following information on these imitations: There is an exten…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0BFB4C
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medallion of Saint Joseph dating from about AD 1800 - 1980. This object is a stamped, circular medallion, with a likeness of St Joseph carrying a child on the obverse. The inscription is S JOSEPH O P N (Saint Joseph, Ora pro Nobis or pray for us). On the reverse there is a worn depiction of a seated figure possibly holding a child. It ay be Mary as queen of heaven. The inscription is illegible. There is a slight area of damage on the edge of the medallion at the top which may represent a hanging loop now broken off. The medallion has a green brown patina. Measurements a…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-FDFF96
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medallion. Milled medallion with a ten-line religious inscription on one side, and an even more miniscule text over seventeen or more lines on the other. A pair of opposed spurs appear on the rim at 3 O’clock and 9 O’clock; there is no other provision relating to suspension. The larger text reads: DOXOLOGY/PRAISE GOD[---]/ALL BLESSINGS [--]/PRAISE HIM ALL CREATURES/HERE BELOW/PRAISE [---]/HEAVENLY[--]/PRAISE FATHER SON AND/HOLY GHOST/AMEN. The reverse is not transcribed, though odd words might hint it includes The Lord’s Prayer or Our Father. Reference to…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6B15E2
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete copper alloy medallion commemorating the capture of Portobello on the 21st November 1739, by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), using only six ships. The obverse depicts Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown facing each other with incomplete legend ADMIRAL VE[...]. The reverse depicts Porto Bello with six ships entering the harbour and illegible legend around.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-DB74EA
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern copper alloy (white metal) medallion, dating to AD 1828. It is circular and bifacial. Within a raised rim on the obverse is, around the edge, the legend: WILTS . COUNTY . CLUB // BEAR . YE . ONE . ANOTHER'S . BURDENS, and in the centre, in relief, two clasped hands, one with  jacket and buttoned shirt cuffs at the wrist, the other with a smock sleeve. The reverse is decorated with a fern, leaves and tendrils in relief with a scroll across the centre FOUNDED BY THE RT HONBLE  SOTHERON ESTCOURT 1828.  A split ring is threaded throu…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-6FDB49
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T1169 A cast post-medieval silver commemorative medallion or pendant depicting Charles I, dating to c. AD1625-1700. The medallion is oval in shape with the partial remains of a suspension loop at the top and a complete loop at the bottom, and decorative shaped knops to the left and right. The loops at the top and bottom are missing. Both sides of the pendant are decorated with a raised border formed of 2 concentric incised lines.  Within the border on the obverse is a moulded bust of Charles I, facing left, bareheaded with flowing hair and pointed beard. …
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F4C70F
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy medallion commemorating the capture of Portobello on the 21st November 1739, by Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), using only six ships. Obverse: Admiral Vernon with a staff facing left, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON. Reverse: six ships entering the harbour of Puerto Bello, HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY / BY COURAGE AND CONDUCT // MDCCXXXIX.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: NMS-CA173A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medallion of Pope Paul II, Rome, obverse PAVLVS SECVNDVS PONT MAX, draped bst left, reverse HILARITAS PVBLICA, Hilaritas standing with two small children, die axis 12, weight 24.64g, 1464-71.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-4860D6
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy souvenir medallion of Queen Caroline (1683-1737) dating 1727. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-F87EFA
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medallion. Milled discoid medallion with the stubs of an integral loop at 12 O’clock. The clearer side bears a cushion crown flanked by the letters G  R set over an inscription rendered in capitals of modern style: TO COMMEMORATE/THE CORONATION OF/KING GEORGE VI/AND/QUEEN ELIZABETH/1937. A circumferential legend is now unclear. It is uncertain whether the back is worn or a rough texture is an intended finish. Suggested date: Modern, 1937 Diameter: 31.7mm, Thickness: 2.3mm, Weight: 13.07gms
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-69168A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy commemorative medallion, c.AD 1911. Obverse: Profiles of King George V (front) and Queen Mary (behind), facing left. Legend: THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN Reverse: PRESENTED BY BEATRICE PRINCESS HENRY OF BATTENBERG PRINCESS OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND GOVERNOR OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT IN MEMORY OF THE CORONATION 1911
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-924A08
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy medallion commemorating Vice Admiral Vernon (mid-late 18th century). The medallion celebrates the capture of the Spanish Caribbean depot of Porto Bello in the isthmus of Panama in November 1739. Obverse: Full-length portrait of Vernon facing right. Obverse inscription: []TOOK PORTO[] Reverse: Six masted ships and the harbour of Porto Bello Reverse inscription: []/ NOV . 22 . 1739 Die axis measurement: 6 Dimensions:  length: 21.89mm; width: 15.59mm; weight: 2.09g On 21 November 1739 Vernon captured the Spanish colonial possession of P…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-A53DCA
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medallion in the shape of a Maltese cross. On each arm of the cross is a symbol of the countries of Britain, with a date and life event, the top arm is missing. From the arm on the left hand side round these are -1819 Born (with shamrock) 1887 Jubilee (with rose), 1840 Married (with thistle). The missing arm would have had the legend 'crowned 1838' with a crown as the image. In the centre is a raised dome with a portrait of Queen Victoria on, facing left. These were minted in celebration of the Queen's golden jubilee in 1887 Dimensions: 35mm wide and we…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Allonby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-799F61
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy commemorative medallion commemorating the Golden Jubilee celebration of Queen Victoria, dating from 1887. This fragment is less than one quarter of a circular medallion.  It measures 18.6 x 20.5mm and 2mm thick It weighs 4.7g.  It is a grey colour with some dark grey metal showing where the surface has been damaged.  A circular perforation is present about 3mm from the edge. The obverse has the upper part of a crowned bust facing left.  Part of a legend reading VICTORIA appears near the edge leading up to the perforation.  The …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-2777F9
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medallion commorating the commisioning of the building of fifty new chruches in the London area in 1710. The medallion features an engraving of a church in the style of the period, with two wings either side of a central tower, and the inscription FVNDAMENTVM QVIETIS NOSTREA ECCLES ANG, which approximately translates as 'The English church is the foundation of peace'. The reverse is too worn to identify Dimensions: 25mm diameter approximately
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near St. Johns', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FE621F
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large medal commemorating the defeat of Austria by Fredrick II of Prussia.  One face depicts a mounted soldier whose horse in trampling another person, who is laid on the ground, brandishing a club. Under the horse a settlement of some sort can be seen. There is lettering around one quarter of the face, only some of which is decipherable. On the other side is a seated figure with a shield on their right hand side, again there is some lettering which is not fully legible. The date is in the exergue but ony 17__ can be deciphered The medal is probably one which co…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sedbergh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-962DE3
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A badly corroded post medieval copper alloy medallion of uncertain type. Both sides feature busts in high relief framed by indistinct legends in Roman capitals all around the circumference. One side has a beard male bust, right in renaissance era dress with a large round flat hat, [...]DVX[...](AN)[...]; the other has a female bust, left, with hair bound at the back of the head.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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