Record ID: SOM-1C2496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver modified half groat, dating to the Commonwealth period 1649 - 1660. No legend or inital mark. Mark of value II. There is a perforation on the lower half of the coin with a diameter of 2.72mm. Ref North 1991 pg 206 no 2728
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-1C197A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver threepense of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second coinage, pheon initial mark dated 1562. As North 1991: 135, 1998. Measurements: Diameter: 21.91mm, Weight: 1.45g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Pennard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-E3F763
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin weight. The weight is square, flat and rectangular in cross section. It is double-sided. Made in Antwerp. Side one: A standing figure holding a staff or halberd to the right and an orb to the left within a circle, flanked by the letters h D. Side two: the upright hand of Antwerp within an offset beaded circle and the letters A and I either side of the hand. Date: Post Medieval - AD1500-1600. Dimensions: 18.06 mm x 16.08 mm x 1.57 mm Weight: 3.00 g Reference: Withers, P & B R, Lions, Ships and Angels,  2011, p.71. A si…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-670E0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver post medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), crowned bust with two pellets behind, third issue (1583-1603) likely initial mark escallop (1584-1587). As North 1991:137, 2016. Measurements: Diameter: 17.05mm, Weight 8.52g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BD9704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to AD 1577. Second issue coinage. Obverse: crowned bust facing left with rose behind. Initial mark: illegible. Reverse: Long cross fourchee on square shield with date, 1577, above. Mint mark: illegible. Legend: POS[VI] / DEV AD/[IVTORE/M MEV]. North (1991) Volume 2 pg 135 no. 1998 Diameter: 18mm Weight: 0.9g
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-331784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' crown of James II (AD1685 - AD1688 - in Ireland AD1685 - AD 1691), dating to AD 1690. Obverse: King on horse facing left. Reverse: Four crowned shields round a central crown. Spink No. 6578. Diameter: 32.6mm. Thickness: 2.6mm (max). Weight: 11.39g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-16A0CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547) issued under bishop Tunstall in Durham c. 1526 - 1544. Henry VIII seated on a throne holding a septre. Soverign type, Mint CD Tunstall, Durham dating to 1526 - 1544 (North 1813) Ref: North 1991: 112
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-043F91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut half silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), escallop initial mark dating to AD1584 - 1587. London mint. As North Vol 2 no. 2016. Obverse description:Crowned bust left with one pellet behind. Obverse inscription:E D G RO[SA SINE SPINE] Reverse description:Square shield over long cross fourchee dividing the legened Reverse inscription:[CIVI TAS] LON [DON] The coin is in a poor condition with some wear on both faces,it has been clipped around the circumference,it has been bent from 1 o'clock towards the centre leaving a crease in the surface of the metal.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7266FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Third coinage (1583-1603), Initial mark escallop (1584/5-1587). London Mint. As North 1991: 137, 2016. Measurements: Diameter 15.9mm Weight 0.81g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F7152B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval groat of Mary, issued under Philip and Mary (1554-1558). Mint: London. North Vol II (1991: 129) no.1973. Obverse: Crowned bust of Mary left; [PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX Z RE]GI[NA] Reverse: Cross fourcee over royal shield; PO[SIMVS DEVM ADIV]TO [NOS]
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F6EE02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696. Mint: London. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-61B7D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval silver halfpenny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) or James I (1603-1625), dating to the period AD 1582 to 1604. The flan is cracked and incomplete and missing the portion that would have included any initial mark. Tower of London mint. As North (1991), p. 137, no. 2018. Diameter: 10.2mm (max). Weight: 0.13g.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6006F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval gold quarter Moeda with a value of 1000 Reis, of Peter II (Dom Pedro II) of Portugal (AD 1648-1706), dated 1689. Obverse: Crowned arms of Portugal. Reverse: Short cross pattee with quatrefoils in each angle. The coin is flat, but exhibits two parallel creases, suggesting that at some time it has been re-used as a token or charm by being deliberately bent into an S-shape. Mint of Lisbon. Diameter: 18.6mm Weight: 2.68g
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-35DFEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649). Group B second bust, with I behind bust.  Initial mark missing. North Vol 2 (1991) no. 2264.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0521B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1580. Reference: North Vol 2 No. 1998 Date: Post Medieval Radius: 17.81 mm  Weight:  1.10 g  Die axis: 9
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: SOM-226523
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval penny of James I (AD 1567/1603-25). Third coinage with two pellets initial mark, dating to c. AD 1619-25. Mint of London.  Obv. Tudor rose, I D G ROSA SINE SPINA Rev. Thistle, TEATVR VNITA DEVS Diameter: 13.29mm, weight: 0.51g. 
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B28DC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver half groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-47) minted at Canterbury. Diameter: 17.88mm, weight: 1.52g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Chinnock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3DB1A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small discoidal copper alloy coin or trade weight of 2.64g (c. 1/10 oz). One side is stamped with incuse letters D / VI, the other appears possible L but unclear. Circa 18th or 19th century. Simple weights like these were stamped from a blank for use by a local trader, rather than being part of a manufactured set. A similar example on the database is SUR-87EAD7.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3D35E
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval Coin weight of Charles I or II (1625-1685) with a central jug stamp over a crowned C on flat edge. The other side has slightly bevelled edges. Measurements: Thickness 2.73mm, Diameter 14.41mm, Weight 3.28g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-979A58
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small post medieval apochraphy weight with a 53 stamp. Measurements: Length 9.16mm, Width 8.51mm, Thickness 2.36mm Weight 1.24g
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster', grid reference and parish protected.