Record ID: PUBLIC-EC9ED0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped post-medieval silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (1649-1660) dating to 1649-1660 (North 2728). Mint of London (Tower). North (1975, 173). It measures 17 mm in diameter and weighs 0.7 g. This coin has been pierced twice with a square punch, once from the obverse and once from the reverse. The arrangment of the holes is suggestive of possible re-use as a button.
Created on: Thursday 12th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-4B73D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth (AD 1649-1660), minted at London, AD 1649-1660, North 2728. Pierced with four sub-circular holes grouped around the centre. The holes are not lined up and three have been made form the obverse and one from the reverse. While the arrangement could suggest a button the choice of coin to be modified suggests a political message, either by wearing the coin or deliberately defacing it.
Created on: Saturday 4th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ivinghoe', grid reference and parish protected.