Record ID: WMID-8D6D9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold guinea of George III (circa AD 1760-1820) dating to 1785. The obverse shows a laureate head right with the inscription GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows a crowned shield of arms, and the inscription M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. with the date 1785 split by the crowned shield. Spink 3728 (2004).  Measurements: Diameter: 24.3mm Thickness: 1.2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8D3DDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn cast copper alloy halfpenny of William III (AD1694-1702), dating to 1701 of the third issue.  The obverse shows a laureate and cuirassed bust right. The legend reads GVLIELMVS TERTIVS. The reverse is of seated Britannia with right hand on knee. The coin is fairly worn and has an uneven surface patina, with visible wear on the edges of the coin. Spink 3556 (2003, p. 346) Measurements: Diameter: 27.4mm Thickness: 2mm Weight: 8.3g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E0E81A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval milled silver threepence of Charles II (r. AD 1660-1685). Dated 1670. Crowned three interlinked C’s reverse. Spink (2008): p.321, no.3386.  Diameter: 25.9mm; thickness: 1.1mm and weight; 3.5g. 
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-826DBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post medieval penny of Henry VII (1485-1509) dating to 1507-1509. Initial mark: Pheon. Mint: London North Vol II p.103 no.1726/1 Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre; h D G ROSA SIE SPIA . Reverse: Royal shield over long cross which divides the legend. Legend:CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A1AB6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1694 to AD 1702, heavily polished and reused as a 'S' shaped possible Love token.   Weight: 2.4g Diameter: 21mm Thickness: 0.6mm 
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7D5BA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ring with a George I-III copper alloy halfpenny embedded inside, dating to the Post Medieval period c. AD 1714-1800. The object consists of a copper circular band, which has a width of 5.9mm. Embedded between the band is a copper coin. The coin has been bent to fit within the band, the legend is visible on the inside edges of the band and the bust present at the centre. The laureate bust is facing right. The legend partially reads: GEORGIVS [...]. The reverse of the coin is more worn, but Britannia is partially visible. The reverse legend is similar to th…
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D7C0FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bent silver fourpence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period 1676. Minted at London. C.f. Spink no 3384. The coin has been bent twice into an 'S' shape, presumably for use as a love token. Diameter: 18.8 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98986C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of George II (1727 to 1760), dating to 1758. Minted at the London Mint. C.f. Spink, 2011, p 401, no 3704. Coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 25.4 mm Thickness: 1.3 mm Weight: 5.8 g This coin is less than 300 years old, and although it has been pierced, there is no other evidence that it was removed from circulation to function as a pendant. As such, it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be Not Treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-78188B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily circulated, complete silver sixpence from William III (AD 1694 - 1702), displaying his third bust, later harp, large crowns. London Mint, AD 1697. As referenced in Spink (2020), P 399, No 3538
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BD007
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced silver threepence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1680. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2006, p 317, no 3386. Coin has been pierced at 4 o'clock on the obverse, through to the reverse. Diameter: 17.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.1 g Pierced coins during the 17th Century are not removed from circulation and still function as coins. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and is not considered to be potential Treasure.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47B48C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1696. Milled at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2007, p. 352, no 3520. Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-869F07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heavily worn silver shilling of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1663 to AD 1669. Crowned cruciform shields reverse type. Minted at the Tower London. Spink (2007), page 321 - 322, No 3371 and 3372. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F88876
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Probably minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smoothy, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-55ED3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685). Minted in London. Spink (2008), p323, 3394 dates the farthing to AD 1672 - 1679. Very worn. Legend on both sides is illegible. 
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-60AA24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy shilling of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). The coin is worn. The observe shows a draped bust facing left. Inscription reads: ANNA DEI GRATIA. Reverse is more worn, but there is evidence of crowned cruciform shields. Inscription: [MAG] BRFRA ET HIB REG 1711.  Measurements: diameter 24.2mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 2.9g.  Spink (2008) p.365, ref 3614. 
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-ED4EB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685) Minted at the Tower of London. Initial mark: crown. North (1991) Vol II no 2775. The coin is pierced from the reverse at 10 o'clock. 
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-708FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled gold half guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to AD 1683. Minted at London. Spink 3348. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 4.0 g (63 gn)
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-AFECCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685) Minted at the Tower of London. Initial mark: crown. North (1991) Vol II no 2775. The coin is pierced from the reverse at 9 o'clock. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4CE72D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver half crown of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1670. Minted at the Tower of London. Edge inscription: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO SECVNDO. C.f. Spink, p333, no 3365.  Diameter: 33.1 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 14.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4CBCA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver twopence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1679. Milled at the Tower of London. Coin has been pierced at 6 o'clock on the reverse through to the obverse. The piercing is circular, with an internal diameter of 1.7 mm. C.f. Spink, p 338, no 3388. Pierced coins during the 17th Century are not removed from circulation and still function as coins. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and is not considered to be potential Treasure. Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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