Record ID: WAW-D55550
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn silver-plated demi-écu of Louis XV of France (AD 1715-1774) and dating to AD 1741. The coin is pierced (2.55mm diameter). The bust on the obverse has been largely worn away and most of the inscription is missing. Obverse description: Bust left. Obverse inscription: L[UD] [XV] [D] [G] [FR] [ET] [NAV] R[EX]. Reverse description: Wreath surrounding three lis, under a crown. Reverse inscription: [SIT] [NO]MEN DOMIN[I] [W] [BENED]ICTUM 1741. Diameter: 33.03mm. Thickness: 1.51mm. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A602DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost blank silver coin, just discernible as a French 1/2 Ecu (44 Sols) from the reign of Louis XV (1715-74) . The coin has probably been intentionally worn smooth, as was customary for re-use as a 'love token' during the early 18th century. . There is a just-below centre oval containing three fleur de lis but is otherwise unreadable. The reverse is blank. Diameter: 21.67mm, Thickness: 0.58mm, Weight: 1.89g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-40F907
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver French 1/10 ecu of Louis XV dated to 1732. SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM reverse depicting oval shield of France, crowned, between two branches of olive tree. Mint uncertain. The obverse of the coin displays no detail. Similar recorded coins such as CORN-D8E00B, SUR-68F915 are suggested to have been worn smooth though the present example shows no signs of having been milled on the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-042CFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver-plated demi-écu of Louis XV of France (1715-1774). Dated 1741 on coin.
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pitching Piece', grid reference and parish protected.