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Record ID: SF-93AC8D
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy medal of Caroline of England dating to AD 1820. Obverse: Veiled bust left. Obverse inscription: [ACKNOWLEDGED QUEEN OF ENGLAND CAROLINE. Reverse: MILAN PLOT BLASTED BY JUSTIC, INNOCENCE TRIUMPHANT OVER TYRANNY AND OPRESSION.  This medal celebrates the withdrawl of the Pains and Penalties Bill on November 10th 1820, an unpopular attempt by George IV to divorce Queen Caroline. Such medals are thought to have been issued soon after this in the winter of 1820. The 'Milan Commission' consisted of three men: William Cooke, Major Thomas Hen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F9B327
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy commemorative medal, pierced for suspension at 12 O’clock, probably marking the birthday of Queen Victoria on the year she was to ascend to the throne - 1837. Obverse description: female bust coiffed and draped, probably right. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA  [---]NCL[--] Reverse description: an anchor aslant with vegetal fronds overgrowing, inscription in two orders. Reverse inscription: [outer, circumferential] THE BIRTH DAY OF THE HEIR PRESUMPTIVE TO THE THRONE MAY  24 1837[inner, on ribbon] THE HOPE OF THE PEOPLE Diameter: 24.2mm, Weight: 3.97g…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Amcotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ABD28A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy plated medal dating to the period 1790-1799. The medal was issued by the Society of Industry, founded 1783. The medal is the work of John Milton (1759-1805) (Stainton 1983). Obverse: PLENTY & PEACE ARE THE FRUITS OF INDUSTRY & SUBORDINATION; on the right - a draped female figure (Peace) seated, holding an olive branch.  On the left - another female (Plenty) empties a cornucopia at her feet. Between them, a bee-hive (for industry). Reverse: SOCIETY OF INDUSTRY FOUNDED XXIX NOVEMBER MDCCLXXXIII; text over three lines in a scrolling font: …
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-875488
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (brass) medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello (Panama) in 1739.  The obverse features the corroded image of a standing man with a cannon by his right foot and a ship by his left elbow. A circumferential inscription is illegible. The reverse features 7 small ships and 2 larger ships connected by a hemispherical line. The inscription at the base reads 'NOV 1739' and the circumferential inscription is illegible. The die axis between each face is 6 o'clock. An off-centre integral openwork suspensi…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-09354B
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval milled copper alloy commemorative medal, c.AD 1750-1850. This medal has a single hole near the top, where it would have attached to a suspension loop/hoop. Unfortunately, both sides are too worn to identify who or what this medal was commemorating. The obverse has a seated male figure on the left, facing right towards a standing figure, who is facing left. There appears to be a plant on the right hand side. The reverse has seven lines of text, too worn to make out.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-2ACDCA
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy commemorative medal dating from AD 1810. The medal depicts Sir Francis Burdett a prominent supporter and advocate for universal male suffrage, equal electoral districts, vote by ballot, and annual parliaments. The medal has been pierced to suspend it between the 12 and 1 o'clock position. Obverse: SIR FRANCIS BURDETT, bust right Reverse: The Independent Champion of British Freedom Dimensions: diameter: 24.38mm; weight: 3.10g
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: NARC-E0C482
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medal of Princess Caroline dating to AD 1795. Obverse depicts bust of Caroline of Ansbach with surrounding legend reading: CAROLINE.QUEEN/CONSORT OF ENGLAND. The reverse depicts a closed crown surrounded by radiating lines, with surrounding legend reading: [BORN] MAY 17٠1768٠[MARRIED APRIL 8٠1795.] Diameter: 24.37mm, Thickness: 1.42mm, Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-3AFB9A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn, split and crumpled silver medal of post-medieval date (1672). Description: The medal is circular and engraved on both faces. The obverse depicts a view of the besieged city of Groningen with bombs soaring above and the besieging troops and their fortifications below with the words 'BELEGERINGE VOOR GRONGINGEN' across three lines. The reverse depicts an aerial view of the star-shaped fortifications of Coevorden surounded by Dutch troops and is surrounded by the legend 'COEVERDEN.MET.STORMER: HANDT.INGENO.DEN.20.DECE:1.6.7.2'. Measurements: diameter: 51.2mm; thickness…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7EABA3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal/medalet of Lord Robert Baden Powell, dated to 1900. The obverse depicts a bust of Colonel Baden Powell facing forwards, wearing a wide brimmed hat. The legend reads: BADEN POWELL HERO OF MAFEKING. The reverse depicts two crossed flags with a crown between them. The legend reads SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.2 g Medals like these were struck to commemorate the feat of then Colonel Baden Powell who, with his troops, defended the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Boer War for 217 days. Robert Baden Powell (1857-19…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-B6C8EC
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver First World War British War Medal to private W. Portsmouth of the Royal Berkshire Regiment. The medal is complete with its hanger. Obverse: George V facing left, accompanied by the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN REX ET IND: IMP:. Reverse: a naked horseman riding right, holding a shortsword- the horse itself trampling a skull and cross-bones alongside a Prussian shield, which symbolises both victory over death and the Central Powers. To the right of the rider's head, the sun of victory rises. Above the horse's hindquarters and in front of its forelegs are the dates '1914' and '…
Created on: Friday 12th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-E70EA5
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval commemorative medal of Frederick, Duke of York, dating to AD 1827. Obverse: Uniformed bust of Frederick, Duke of York, bare head, left; FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK. Reverse: Funerary urn on plinth with weeping willow to right; BORN AUGUST 16 . 1763; THE SOLDIERs. FRIEND; DIED JANY. 5TH 1827. The medal measures 25mm in and weighs 5.38g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-531E37
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn 19th century copper-alloy (Brass) medallet or token dated 1845, possibly issued in Ireland. BHM (1980) no.2211 Description: Obverse: A butterfly, inner broder by a snake eating its own tail (an Ouroboros). Legend: + MARRIAGES+ BIRTHS+DEATHS Reverse: Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and Ireland.. Legend: in two lines anti-clockwise. [THE NATIONAL PRINTED RECORD OF // THE HISTORICAL REGISTER ESTAB. 1845] Measurements: Diameter: 22.54 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm and Weight: 4.1 g Discussion: This object may be Irish or produced in commemoration of the start of recordin…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
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Record ID: KENT-3EF78F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn milled copper alloy post-medieval medal c.1820. Description: medal is biface and discoidal but very worn. Obverse: Draped bust left. Legend: [CAROLI]NE ACKNO[WLEDGED QUEEN] OF ENGLAND. Starting from six o'clock Reverse: Inscription in eight lines. Legend: [MILAN PLOT] / BLASTED./ BY JUSTICE / INNOCENCE / TRIUMPHANT / OVER TYRANNY / AND / OPPRESSION. Medal has been pierced at roughly 12 o'clock Measurements: 24.51mm in diameter, 1.88mm thick and 4.46g in weight. Discussion: This medal celebrates the withdrawl of the Pains and Penalties Bill on November 10th 1820, …
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
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Record ID: SUR-1D02DD
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy medal dating to 1773 commemorating Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), wife of George III. Obverse: Draped bust of Queen Charlotte left. Reverse: CHARLOTTE / QUEEN OF / GREAT BRITAIN / ETC. / 1773. Engraved by John Kirk (1724-76).
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: BERK-AD2BA7
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A milled gold touchpiece medal/coin from the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714AD). The touch-piece is pierced at 12 o'clock of the obverse. Obverse: Ship going left. Obverse Legend: ANNA.D.G.M.BR.FET.H.REG. Reverse: George and dragon. Reverse Legend: SOLI.DEO.GLORIA. Measurements: 21 mm in diameter, and 2.84g in weight. Discussion:Touchpiece used in the ceremony of 'Touching for the King's Evil', a disease of the lymph glands, also known as scrofula, which was popularly believed to be cured if the monarch touched the sufferer. The custom began in France under the cr…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FD661F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medal. Milled medal celebrating Peninsula War victories of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, probably issued 1812. Obverse description: Bust of Wellington laureate left, uniformed with epaulettes and upright collar. Obverse inscription: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVTI WELLINGTON [Spain and Lusitania restored [by] Wellington]. Reverse description: Outer circle with inscription: victories listed by eight lines of text: CUIDAD / RODRIGO/ JAN [--] 1812 / BADOJOZ / APRIL 1812 / SALAMANCA / JUNE 1812 / &C &C &C Reverse inscription: +VIMIERA[--]1808 [TA…
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beltoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D39FCB
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White metal and copper alloy medal. A milled commemorative medal which appears to be constructed of a lightweight white metal with an overlaid copper alloy jacket. The medal appears to celebrate the victory of Frederick II [The Great] of Prussia at the Battles of Rossbach and Lissa, 5 November 1757 and 5 December 1757. In exergue: LISSA DEC 5 with garniture below Obverse description: Frederick in tricorn hat and military uniform mounted at the trot, moving left, against an indistinct background. Obverse inscription: FREDERIC . DG . BORVS . REX . [ET . PROTESTANTIM . DEFENSOR] …
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westwoodside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EA1A6C
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medal. A medal, possibly commemorating a regnal anniversary of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). A very similar piece reported from Scawby, North Lincolnshire, was thought to commemorate the 30th anniversary of her accession. Obverse description: Bust probably left. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA REGINA Reverse description: A light cavalryman cantering right with shouldered sabre. A small dragon walks or crawls right beside him. Date in exergue: 1837 Reverse inscription: TO HANOVER Diameter: 21.8mm, Weight: 2.63gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 11th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wharton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-9C603C
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin alloy Medal of Edward VII (AD 1901-1910). The object is a commemorative medal, the obverse of which bares the double busts of Edward VII and Alexandra. The obverse reads: Their most gracious majesties Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. The reverse reads: To commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra. The medal was produced for the coronation on 9th August 1902. The coin is missing several portions of its outer flan and has been bent and distorted by post depositional processes. The metal is a light grey in colour. Diameter: 23.95mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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Record ID: NLM-F55262
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medal. Milled medal or coin of Victoria (1837-1901), possibly celebrating her accession. The finder notes the size is similar to that of the farthing. Obverse description: Bust coiffed left. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA QUEEN Reverse description: George and Dragon trampling right. Date [1837] in exergue. Reverse inscription: HANOVER Diameter: 22.1mm, Weight: 3.04gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.