Record ID: PUBLIC-E93E07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A French gold half Louis d'or of Louis XIV (1642-1715) of the four L's reverse type, dated 1694. Mint-mark P, mint of Dijon. Obverse: LVD•XIV•D•G• (sun & spear) FR•ET•NAV•REX 1694 - Laureate bust right. Reverse: CHRS / REGN / VINC / IMP (crescent) -  Cross of crowned fleurs with L's in the angles, around a central circle containing the mint-mark P. Diameter 20.7mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 3.3g. This coin has been over-struck on an earlier issue of the eight L's reverse type, (the sun/spear mark …
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D87397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval double crown of James I dating to AD1604-1619.  IACOBVS D G MA' BR[IT] FRA HIB REX depicting a crowned bust (fifth bust) facing right.  The coin has been bent and is damaged.  HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting a crowned square shield with I R on either side.    Mint of London.  North (1991) vol 2, p 145, North 2088/2089.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C09E89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), dating 1363-1369. London mint, Treaty series, as North No.1243. Die axis 1 o’clock. Obverse description: Royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, double saltire stops Obverse inscription: +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:REX:ANGL Reverse description: A floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and a lis in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Reverse inscription: +EXALABITUR:IN:GLORIA Diameter: 19.2mm Weight: 1.76g
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AD7ED8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uninscribed Iron Age base gold stater of East Wiltshire, dating to 50-20 BC. Savernake Forest  type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: skinny horse right, pellet mane, possible solar spiral above, large wheel below, torc-like motif in front, various pellets around. ABC, p. 107, no. 2091. Coin is slightly chipped around the edge.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-975C7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Merovingian Francia tremissis of the ‘national' or 'mint-and-moneyer' c. AD550-670. Obverse: Diademed bust right (clockwise from left shoulder): VIEN/OFETI (T inverted) Reverse: from 12 o'clock anti-clockwise: VIV[  ]MIFI[  ] or FI[  ]VIV[  ]MI The legend reads as Belfort VIVOSMI but the coin illustrated there doesn't include the other part of the inscription. Belfort suggest the inscription begins at 6 o'clock with VIVOSMI as the end of the name with the first letter as C. On your coin it's not a C but either an F or an …
Created on: Sunday 2nd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary Bourne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-2DC0DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 8-41, probably 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. Obverse: [C]A-MV either side of corn ear with no central stalk.  Reverse:  A horse right, dashes for mane, branch above, CVNO below.  As ABC, p. 137, no. 2813; BMC nos. 1843-1844.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: SF-2B05CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Iron Age Iceni stater dating to the period c.AD 10-c.40. ABC 'Antedios Triple Moons' Type, inscribed 'ANTEDI' in reference to the ruler Antedio(s).  Rudd (2010, 87) writes 'the three crescent moons may symbolise a regal triumvirate of Antedios, Ecen and another ruler whose name is unknown to us. The six stylised neck torcs may signify not only royalty, but also religious leadership. Icenian kings may also have been chief priests of the tribe'. ABC 1639; VA 705; BMC 3790; Ev.18.2; Al.Va; M 418; Ch.275, S 440 Rudd, C. 2010. Ancien…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-D9AC7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter noble of Henry VI, Class C (N1420), dating  AD 1422-1427. Obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France, with a lis above, all within a tressure of eight arches.  The legend reads hEnRIC DI GRA REX ANGL with trefoil stops and a lis after HENRIC.  Reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb, in each angle a lion passant guardant, with a lis at the centre, all within a tressure of eight arches.  The legend reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with mullet and annulet stops. The coin is distorted by several dents and crease…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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Record ID: ESS-C65258
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Trinovantes, attributed to 'Dubnovellaunos' and dating to the period c. 5BC-AD10. Dubnovellaunos trefoil type. Wreath, plain cresents back-to-back at centre, pellet in ring to each side. Reverse depicts horse left, branch below, trefoil above. ABC 2395, BMC 2442. Measurements: Diamater: 11.7mm; weight: 1.33g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: ESS-C61631
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to 'AGR', dating to the period c. AD 10-45, 'Agr A' type. Corn ear without central stalk, CAM to left, CVN to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, cross below, A in ex. ABC 2999, BMC 1855. Measurements: Diamater: 12.7mm; weight: 1.22g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-AE51CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age uninscribed gold stater (20.7mm, 5.78g) of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates and of "Selsey Two-Faced" type dating to 60-20 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with two hidden faces. Reverse: triple tailed horse, right, with wheel below and behind, charioteer's arms above. ABC 485; Sills' Qa Class 2 (Sills 2017 p.120).
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-82FD9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, dating to c.50-20 BC, Corded triangle type (Southeastern LZ). Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross hatched box below, pellets in field. As ABC p.36, no. 198; VA 151.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-80EFE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Atrebates / Southern region attributed to Toncomarus and of "Tincomarus Tinc Horse" type, dating to c. 25 BC - AD 10. Obverse: COMF in tablet, Reverse: Horse right, TIN above, reversed C below, wreath border. As ABC 1085; VA 390.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: ESS-4905B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Ambiani dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Plain obverse. Reverse depicts sinuous horse, right. ABC p. 28, no.16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 18.2mm; weight: 6.09g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: ESS-48CC52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear with central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with branch above.. ABC p. 136, no. 2777. BMC 1786. Mack 211 Measurements: diameter: 28.7mm; weight: 5.33g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-4704C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1719. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX F D. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in angles. Legend: 1719 BRVN ET L DVX SR IA TH ET EL. Milled edge. In good condition, with some minor wear and blemishes. As Spink no: 3635.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: BERK-189CA0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Southern British Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater dated to c. 60 to 20 BC. Obverse: Die obliterated. Reverse: Geometric pattern of block with radiating lines. ABC 533; Sills’ British Ad2 class 3 (2017, 103). The obverse has been heavily scratched, apparently deliberately.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratfield Saye CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-05DF5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni struck for Tasciovanus and of 'Tasciovanus Pegasus' type dating to c.25 BC-AD.10. Obverse: TASC in panel on vertical wreath. Reverse: Pegasus left, tail raised, pellet below. As ABC 2601; BMC 1647-1650.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F088E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age coin. Though originally suggested to be a gold plated contemporary copy of a gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi with a copper core (Esuprasu type dating from about AD 40 - 47), it is also suggested that this might be a coin with an unusual level of copper mixed with gold (as those with copper cores tend to weigh less). The coin is 20.1mm in diameter, 3.0mm thick and weighs 5.47g. The coin is dished, concave on the horse face. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescents at end and a ring of pellets in each cresecent. Reverse: Styli…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B52F87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold third orquarter guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dated 1762 minted in London. The coin is damaged with two sides bent over creating an elongated S shape in side profile. Obverse: laureate bust right GEORGIVS . III DEI. GRATIA. Reverse: crowned royal shield 62. M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 17. Spink 13741 The diameter of the coin is 17mm, it is 0.4mm thick and it weighs 2.03 grams.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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