Record ID: NARC-16CE08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn and pierced post-Medieval copper-alloy milled imitation half guinea depicting George III (1760-1820), milled during the late 19th Century (AD 1850-1900). Obverse: GEORGIVS·III DEI GRATIA·; George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right Reverse: ·T·B·ET·T·A·REX·F·D٠AR·S·T·D·S·ET·C· IGE1791; Crowned spade shaped shield, with date of 1791 below. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E98F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy 10 Reis coin from Brazil (under Portuguese rule), dating circa AD 1830 - 1835.  It is probable that this was a 20 Reis coin that has been counter-stamped with a 10 during the devaluation of the coinage in 1835. The obverse is heavily worn, only the counter-stamped number 10 is visible. The reverse shows boughs flanking crowned arms of Brazil. [IN HOC SIGN]O VINCES surrounding. Diameter 30 mm, thickness 0.75 mm and weight 3.56 g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DCE066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Five Centimes coin of Napoleon III dating to AD 1864. Eagle facing right in reverse. Diameter: 25.09mm, Thickness: 1.32mm, Weight: 3.4g Obverse: Laureate bust left, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR 1864 Reverse: Eagle facing right, EMPIRE FRA[NCAIS] CINQ CENT[IMES] Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LON-B76266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern counter stamped penny of Victoria (AD1837-1901) dating from AD 1900. The coin has been counter struck on the obverse with the letter K made up of 12 broad arrow stamps. On the reverse is the letter N made from 15 broad arrow stamps. Obverse: VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRIT . REGINA . FID . DER . IND . IMP; Right facing old head. Reverse: ONE . PENNY //1771; Britannia seated facing right, date in exergue. Dimensions: diameter: 29.59mm; weight: 7.88g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-4E923A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy  'dump' coin of British Ceylon (Sri Lanka),  a 1⁄48 Rixdollar dating between AD 1800-1809. Dated on coin '180[...]' Obverse description: Value mark '[4]8'  Obverse inscription: [GOVERN]MENT CEYLON Reverse description: Elephant walking left, date of '180[...]' in exergue There is evidence of defacement on both sides of the coin, in the form of long linear gouges/striations and one edge of the flan is mishapen. Dimensions: diameter: 22.75mm,  thickness: 4.19mm,  weight: 12.71g Cr…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-9ABDB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a modern copper alloy cash coin of the Chinese Jiaqing period dating to AD 1796 - 1820.  Unknown mint.  About a third of the coin remains with the first character surviving.  Measurements: diameter 20.37mm, weight 0.97g. The coin was issued by Emperor Jiaqing who ruled between AD 1796-1820. The coin has the remains of the characteristic square hole in its centre which could be used to string the coins. The reverse of the coin is worn with no surviving characters. Mint unknown. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Saturday 23rd December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-9AB31A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy modern Chinese cash coin minted in the reign of the Emperor Daoguang (also known as Xuanzong), dating c.1821-1850 AD.  Probably Yunnan mint. Measurements: diameter 22.79mm, weight 3.24g. The coin was issued by the Emperor Daoguang (also known as Xuanzong) who ruled between 1821 and 1850.The coin has the characteristic square hole in its centre which could be used to string the coins. The obverse has four Chinese characters arranged around the hole which translates as 'Circulating treasure of Daoguang'. The reverse of the coin features the mi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: DYFED-0A4C20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, copper alloy half penny dating to 1942. The obverse features the bust of George VI (1936-1952) facing left, legend around. reading GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F :D :IND : IMP., The reverse features a sailing ship facing left, denomination above, HALF PENNY, and date in exergue 1942. The coin is in poor condition and much of the obverse is corroded. It has an orange and green patina with some pitting present. The coin weighs 3.9g and is 25.0mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-62ADA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern copper alloy one Pice coin of the Bengal Presidency (British India), issued in the name of Shah Alam II Badshah (AD 1786-1806) dating to c. AD 1796-1809. The obverse bears the name of the Shah and the year in Persian. The reverse bears the value (1 Paisa, which equals 1/4 Anna or 1/64 Rupee) in Bengali, Persian and Gujurati. Mint of Calcutta.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3DF54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy illegible coin of the modern period about AD 1900 - 1950.  The coin is heavily corroded and very slightly bent.  It  has a colourful patina with areas of green verdigris, brown, dark orange and sand-coloured areas of corrosion. The size suggests it is a half penny. Diameter 24.5mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 2.90g
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B3CCF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy counterfeit sixpence of George III, last or new coinage of 1816-1820. The coin would originally have been silver washed to pass in circulation.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: BH-8CCA4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper-alloy 'Indian head' cent dating AD 1887. Obverse: head left; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1887. Reverse: oak wreath, with a shield above; ONE / CENT within wreath. Mint of Philadelphia, USA. The flan is pierced above and partially through the head.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: BUC-E8A2A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine chinese coins, five of which are tied to a piece of string. The coins measure 15.1mm in diameter, and weigh 7.1g. 
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-1B0CE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable modern copy of a Greek copper alloy tetradrachm of Phillip II of Macedon.  Reverse type depicts a helmeted figure facing, one arm raised, on moving horse right. Star and pellet in right field.  Greek legend. Coin is bent a little around the circumference. The Greek Curator at the British Museum notes that this is “Probably of a Le Rider Series B Group II silver coin given the placement of that little star under the horse’s leg and Zeus’ hairstyle”. These were copied in antiquity (usually in silver) in quite large number a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: LON-F3E1A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Modern copper alloy farthings of Victoria dating from AD 1864 and AD 1896. The farthings have been counter stamped with a sun motif in the reverse. Coin 1 Obverse: Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head). Obverse legend:  VICTORIA D:G BRITT REG[] Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right. Reverse legend: FARTHING /1864 Dimensions: diameter: 20.99mm; weight: 2.41g Coin 2 Obverse: Diademed and veile…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-A8749E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy forgery of a halfcrown of George III, dated 1820. The coin would originally have been silver washed or plated to pass as genuine. Cf. Spink 3789.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-343D75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Ottoman coin of Modern date from the reign of Mahmud II and dates to his 26th regnal year (c. AD 1832-1833). There is a circular perforation at 1 o'clock on the obverse with a diameter of 1.61mm, which would suggest that this was potentially worn as a pendant or medallion - see SWYOR-899DF4 and DUR-B76A8F for coins from the reign of Mahmud II that have been reused as pendants. It is likely a 5 kurus coin made from billon, which would weigh between 13-16g and be around 39mm in diameter. Obverse description: Toughra within a 3/4 chain wreath. Flower borde…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-704F8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Indian Princely State copper alloy coin dating from the 19th century. Diameter 15.9mm; thickness 3.1mm and weight 4.77g.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
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Record ID: NARC-E5BA0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy Shilling of George III (AD 1760-1820). Crowned shield in garter edge reverse type. AD 1816. Diameter: 23.24mm, Thickness: 1.35mm, Weight: 3.5g As Spink 3790. The coin retains no white metal coating and is slightly distorted by post-depositional processes. Obverse inscription: GEOR III DG BRITT REX FD 1816 Obverse description: Laureate head right Reverse inscription: HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE Reverse description: Crowned shield in garter edge Die Axis: 12 Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Anti…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-B83E07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Token or Gaming Piece of late Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1787-1900). The object is a copy of a George III (1760-1820) coin, although these types of tokens were produced into the 19th century making it of uncertain date. Obverse inscribed GEORGIVS DEI GRATIA REX, depicting bust right. Reverse inscribed[...] BRITANNIA, depicting Britannia seated.  Coin-like gaming pieces and tokens were made in imitation of George III coins and were normally made of brass. Their inscriptions were based on those used on the original coin but were oft…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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