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Record ID: NARC-E87660
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
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An incomplete gold Halfcrown of  Henry VIII (1509-47), Second coinage. Royal shield crown reverse with initials h/I at sides. Arrow initial mark. Tower mint London. AD 1536-1537. Diameter: 20.67mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.8g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan. North Vol II, P 111, No 1795. The initials h/I for Henry VIII and Jane Seymore.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C73EE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
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A bent gold post-medieval coin; a Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating from AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, number 2090.  Measurements are; diameter 20.9m, thickness in its bent state 2.7mm and weight 2.46g.  The metal is 0.4mm thick.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD9E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
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A gold post medieval double crown of James I, second coinage of 1604-1619. Fourth bust, unclear initial mark. London Tower mint. As North 2087.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-94AE5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
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A Post Medieval gold half-sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553), dating AD 1549. North no. 1911. The reverse depicts the crowned bust of the king in profile facing right. The inscription reads EDWARD . VI : D . G . AG[L . FRA .] Z . HIB . REX. The reverse depicts a crowned garnished oval shield with the initials E and R either side and a V at the base. The inscription reads SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM. There is an arrow initial mark on both sides. Minted at the Tower of London. This coin has suffered some significant damage, both accidental and intentional. The edge is bent at one point…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: SF-55AC95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold Britian Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625), Second Coinage, Lis issue mark, dating to AD (1623-1624). Tower of London mint. Ref: North 1975: 122.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-1B1FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A complete post-medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse description: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side Obverse inscription: HENRIC VIII [RUTILANS] ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Royal shield crowned Reverse inscription: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE Diameter: 24.67 mm; Thickness: 1.06 mm; Weight: 3.70g Barrie Cook (per. comm.) remarks: ‘older gold [coins] carrie…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morston', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NMS-2656E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
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Gold halfcrown of Henry VIII, uncertain initial mark with HR and crowned rose, curled over into a tubular shape and hence most details illegible, 1526-47 
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: BERK-FDB621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
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A gold Angel of Henry VIII (AD 1509 - 1547) in very good condition, struck at the Tower mint (portcullis initial mark) between AD 1509-1526. Single saltire stops. North (Vol 2) No.1760, standard type 'D'.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Sunday 16th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbury', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-C20FD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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A gold Post-Medieval Crown of the Double Rose of Henry VIII (AD 1509 – 1547) and Katherine of Aragon (AD 1509 – 1536) dating to the period AD 1526 – 1533. Crowned shield reverse. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.111, no.1788.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ABB9AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval gold halfcrown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Second Issue Coinage. Tun mintmark. Fifth bust. North Vol 2, p.146, no 2095.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-D87397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
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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: OXON-5CB80E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete but slightly warped Post-Medieval gold double crown of James I (AD1603-1625), minted at London. Initial mark: book on lecturn dating to AD 1616-1617. North (1991: 145) No. 2088.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leafield CP', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUSS-473FD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete gold post-medieval Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating to AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, no.2090. Spink (2013) no: 2625. Measurements: 21.73mm; thickness: 0.73mm and weight: 2.38g A short section of the outer flan incorporating the legend is missing, possibly clipped out, between 5 and 6 0'clock on the obverse. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BE9E24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788. Obverse: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side. Legend: HENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: Royal shield crowned. Legend: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: LIN-9A485B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Gold quarter laurel of James I (1603-25). Trefoil mintmark. Third coinage. Dated to AD 1624. North 2108-2119). Spink 2642. Obverse description: Laureated bust in armour left with V behind Obverse inscription: IACOBVS [D G MA BRI] FRA ET HI REX Reverse description: Long cross fleury over crowned square shield Reverse inscription: HENRIC [ROSAS] RE[GNA] IA[CO'] Diameter: 23 mm; Weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Haconby', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NMS-C6FB56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Gold halfcrown of James I, Tower, escallop initial mark, North 2093, slight wear, 1.19g, 1606-7
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A950D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A post-medieval gold halfcrown of Henry VIII (1509-47), Third Coinage (1544-47), initial mark: pellet in annulet, mint: Tower (London), North 1837. Ref: North 1991: 114; Woodhead 1996: pl. 59 nos 636-39. Obverse legend: +R[VTILAn]S.ROSA.SInE.SPInA; double rose crowned with initials h R at sides, trefoil stops. Lombardic lettering. Reverse legend: +[HE]NRIC 8 D:G: AGL.[FRA. Z. H]IB.RE.; royal shield crowned, with initials H R at sides; trefoil stops. The use of a Lombardic 'h' to the left of the rose on the obverse and Roman 'H' to the left of the shield on the reverse …
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
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Record ID: HESH-AEAEC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A broken and incomplete post medieval gold half pound of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), 'Second Issue' (1561-82; North 1994; Spink 2520B), mint: Tower (London), initial mark: castle dating AD1570-72. Ref: North 1991: 134; Spink 2016: 260. Obverse: Crowned bust left (ear showing), ELIZABE[TH DG ]ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Reverse: Crown over shield of arms, ER to right and left, SCVTVM[FIDEI PR]OTEGE[T] EAM. The flan is broken or torn into several pieces, probably due to recent contact with farm machinery, at least one piece remains missing. The surface of the coin is scratched and …
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NARC-34BDF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete gold Laurel of James I (AD 1603-1625). Third Coinage. First bust. Long cross fleury over crowned shield reverse. Spur rowel initial mark. London mint. AD 1619-1625. Diameter: 35.38mm, Thickness: 0.94mm, Weight: 9.1g North Vol II, P 147, No 2111.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: NARC-955F0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625). Second coinage. Crowned squared shield reverse. London Mint. Trefoil initial mark. AD 1613. Diameter: 22.65mm, Thickness: 0.79mm, Weight: 2.2g North Vol II, P 145, No 2091 The coin is missing small portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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