Record ID: YORYM-504283
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon gold shilling of the 'York' group, type C. The coin is one of 19 known examples of the 'York' group of Gold Shillings. These were struck in the first half of the seventh century, the first coinage ever made in the town of York. Until recently their attribution to a mint in York was uncertain but recent finds, which show a clear Yorkshire focus, have made this attribution very likely. This find from near York would further strengthen this pattern. It would also be the first coin found so close to the mint since the 1840s discoveries of several shillings in the centre …
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-7D3B1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold mid 7th century Early Medieval coin; a shilling of the York Group (dating from c. AD 625-50), of Naylor and Allen variety D. North Vol 1, p.55, no.27. EMC number 2015.0127. The coin is 12.8mm diameter, 0.7mm thick and 0.73g. The obverse is worn, and there is a slight crack in the flan. Discussion: The coin is the same type as SWYOR-62B752 (EMC 2012.0025), and struck from the same pair of dies. The two coins were found around 400 metres apart in the same field, and are currently the only recorded examples of this variety within the York series, which is itself …
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrogate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-62B752
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A 7th-century Early Medieval gold coin; a thrymsa of the York Group (dating from 640 - 660 AD), of a new type classified as type D. The obverse resembles a standing figure facing forward holding a cross in each hand. The reverse has a central cross with flaring limbs and a lozenge in the centre. The cross is within a circle. Instead of a legend, the coin has four cross pommees arranged alternately with pairs of open triangles facing each other (runic 'd') to form an hourglass of figure or eight on its side.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrogate', grid reference and parish protected.