Record ID: YORYM-9E61EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post-medieval half-guinea of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated to the period AD 1672-1684.  Second Bust. Crowned cruciform shields reverse. Mint of London. Spink 2013, p.332, no. 3348.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5DA173
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gilded copper alloy token or Gaming counter in the style of a George III (AD 1760-1820) half guinea , dating to AD 1790. Dimensions: 19.8mm in diameter, weight: 2.72g. These coin-like gaming pieces were made in imitation of gold guineas and half guineas of George III's 'spade' type issued between 1787 and 1799. They were normally made of brass and can also be distinguished by their inscriptions which were usually those used on the original coin. Examples were produced from brass, as well as copper alloy, such as this example, which were…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-264E3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold half guinea of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1695. Minted at the Tower (London). Early harp. Spink, 2001, p 324, no 3466.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F0726B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold coin. Half guinea of George I (1714-1727), dated 1717. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D.GM.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms with sceptres between them radiating from central sunray disc. Reverse inscription: 17 17.BRVN ET.L.DVX SR.IA.TH ET.EL Diameter: 20.0mm, Weight: 4.03gms, die axis: 6 As Spink 3635. See also NLM-C5A013
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-60FAB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, but worn, gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) minted in 1768 AD. Obverse has the second laureate head, right.  The legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRA[TIA].  The reverse has the crowned shield of arms DG M B FR ET HIB REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1768.  Coin has a milled edge (Spink no: 3732). Measurements: Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 2.88g; Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-4704C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold half-guinea of George I (1714-1727), minted in London in 1719. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX F D. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in angles. Legend: 1719 BRVN ET L DVX SR IA TH ET EL. Milled edge. In good condition, with some minor wear and blemishes. As Spink no: 3635.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: CORN-159475
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820), fourth laureate head, dating to AD 1777 on the coin.   Obverse: Laureate bust facing right, DEI.GRATIA.GEORGIUS.III Reverse: Crowned shield of arms, 77.M.B.F.E.TH.REX.F.D.B.ET.LD.S.R.I.A.T.ET.L.17 Spink (2014), page 414, no. 3734.  Measurements: Diameter, 20.30mm; Thickness, 0.81mm; Weight, 4.13g.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-088CB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820). Dated to 1804 on the coin (Spink 3737). London mint. Spink (2000: 359) Coin measures 20mm in dimaeter and 4.18g in weight. 
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-708FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled gold half guinea of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to AD 1683. Minted at London. Spink 3348. Diameter: 20.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 4.0 g (63 gn)
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5582FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post medieval silver coin; a counterfeit half guinea of George I dating from AD 1715 - 1727. Less than half of the coin survives. It is a silver imitation of a gold coin of George I, the half guinea. Compare Spink number 3635 - 3637. The coin owuld have been gilded. Measurements are; length 19.8mm, width 8.4mm, thickness 1.0mm and weight 1.05g. An example of a genuine gold coin is SUSS-BFEECE.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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