Record ID: CORN-4CD9E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elizabeth I (1558-1603) silver groat with a wire line and beaded inner circles in fair condition. Silver coin. Groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue of 1560-1561, Spink no. 2556, in fair condition. Obverse description: bust left, seen from front, crown scrapes linear circle within pelleted inner circle. Mintmark unreadable. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D’.G’.AN’FR’.ET.HI’.REGINA Reverse description: Long cross, shield of Arms of England and France. Reverse inscription; POSVI/DEV’.AD/IVTORE/M:MEV’. Diameter: 22.7mm, th…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: CORN-E5F16C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver double stuiver of Zeeland of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, dated to 1615 on the obverse, as these particular coins were issued between 1614-1634. There is a castelated 'M' on the obverse above ZEELANDIA which denotes the mint of Middelburg which was the capital of the provence of Zeeland. On the reverse are the number and letter, '2' and 'S', either side of the lion, referring to two stuivers. Measurements: Diameter, 21.34mm; Thickness, 0.53mm; Weight, 1.05g
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-E4E2B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval threepence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603), second issue coinage dated to 1576 on coin. Eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. Ref: North (1991: 135, no.2000). Obverse: Crowned bust left with rose behind; ELIZABETH D G AN[G FRA E]T HI' REGINA Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchee; POSVI [DEV] ADIVTOREM MEV Measurements: Diameter: 19.91mm, thickness: 0.61mm, weight: 1.27grams.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: CORN-E4C1AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) second issue coinage dating to AD 1561-5. Pheon initial mark. Mint of London. Ref: North (1991:134, No. 1997) Obverse: ELIZABETH DG ANG [FRA HIB] REGINA. Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchee, POSVI [D]EV ADIVTOREM Measurements: Diameter, 25.61mm; Thickness, 0.67mm; Weight, 2.55g.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-E4A161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post Medieval half groat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603), third issue coinage dating to AD 1587-1589. Crescent initial mark. Mint of London. Ref: North (1991: 137, no.2016). Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind; E D G ROSA SINE [SP]INA Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchee; CIVI[TAS L]ONDON Measurements: Diameter: 16.53mm; Thickness, 0.67mm; Weight, 0.92g.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: CORN-E47918
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post Medieval coin, probably a groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dating to AD 1558-1561. Ref: North (1991: 133, no 1986) Both faces are virtually blank and/or illegible except for 'GI' on the obverse and 'V' on the reverse. There are also the faint remains of the long cross fourcée over shield. The remaining visible legend and reverse description indicate that this is a groat of Elizabeth I. Measurements: Diameter, 20.66mm; Thickness, 0.42mm; Weight, 0.82g
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-E297DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702). Obverse: Laureate bust right, [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Four crowned shields placed in cruciform pattern, with an uncrowned lion shield in the centre, [16 ... ]MAG BR FR[A ET HIB REX] Measurements: Diameter, 24.95mm; Thickness,1.2mm, Weight, 5.46g
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-D29F6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver 'love-token' made from a completely worn sixpence of William III (1694-1702). The coin is bent into a shallow s-shape and the surfaces so worn they are illegible. Measurements: Diameter: 24.87mm; Thickness, 1.03mm; Weight: 4.46g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: CORN-234147
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stater of South Western uninscribed 'Hod Hill' type minted by the Durotriges of Dorset and Somerset in the first century AD. British Museum Catalogue Type: 2810; ABC 2175; Van Arsdell Type: 1290-1, which is dated from 30 BC to AD 10, but current thinking now dates them from the first half of the 1st century AD. The style of these coins derive originally from Gallo-Belgic gold staters which were copying Greek gold staters in circulation at the time, with the head of Apollo on the obverse, and a horse and chariot on the reverse. The evolution of this coin's design…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-22A383
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dupondius or as, probably of Nerva (AD 96-98), Reece period 5, with distinctive shape of head, profile and nose, but the reverse is worn smooth so unidentifiable.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-215C83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dupondius, probably of Vespasian (AD 69-79), Reece period 4, with bald head, angled radiate crown and distinctive cut-away neck line, but the reverse with perhaps a seated figure is too corroded to make out the type.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-204116
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), Reece period 5, dating from AD 104-111, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC reverse type depicting Trajan bareheaded galloping on horseback with cloak floating behind him, brandishing javelin in right hand, with figure of Dacian unclear below the horse so may be in front of horse where coin is missing. Most of legends also missing. Mint of Rome. Cf. BMC III, p.177, pl.31, fig.5, no.841
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3F8659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), joint reign (AD 253-260), Reece period 12, VICT GERMANICA reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with right hand outstretched, holding wreath and trophy in left, and kicking bound seated captive at her feet to the left. Mint of Lugdunum or Lyon. Cf. RIC V p.71, no.45; Cunetio p.105, no.725
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3F1C42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), Reece period 13, P M TR P COS III P P reverse type depicting the Emperor helmeted standing left, holding globe in right hand and long vertical spear in left hand. Part of the circumference of the coin is missing where the consular numbers should be, and the gap between COS and P P is quite wide but if the numerals are spaced out, and the bases of the two outer 'I' are visible, then it likely reads III when he was Consul from AD 262-266. Cf. Cunetio p.144, pl.24, no.2391.2
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
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Record ID: CORN-3EB1BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Valerian I (AD 253-260), Reece period 12, second series, AD 256-257, LAETITIA AVGG reverse type depicting Laetitia holding purse in right hand and anchor in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC Vol.V, part 1, p.46, no.97; Cunetio p.98, pl.3, no.475
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3DD84C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver radiate of Valerian II (AD 256-8), Reece period 12, IOVI CRESCENTI reverse type depicting the infant Jupiter seated right, head left, on the Amalthean goat standing right with his right arm raised and his left hand holding the goat's horn. Mint of Gaul. Cf. Cunetio p.105 no.738; RIC V, pt.1, p.116, no.3
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-5349E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Third and Fourth issue (1561-1577), mintmark eglantine (1573-1578), dated to 1574 on the reverse, Spink 2563. The surface of the coin has blistered from being exposed to chemicals, perhaps pesticides or cleaning fluids.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: CORN-52B7B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth Issue (1582-1600), mintmark woolpack (1594-1596), Spink 2579.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: CORN-2D27A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn base silver (silver plated copper alloy core) contemporary copy of a sixpence of Edward VI (1547-1553), Fine silver issue (1551-1553), initial mark pierced mullet, (1552-1553), Spink 2484.
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: CORN-2C0DC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut half of a voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-1272), Phase III, Post-Provincial phase (1250-1272), Class Vg (1258-1265) with large pellet on chin and unusual X, moneyer Davi, mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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