Record ID: DEV-BFD3E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn post-medieval milled tin farthing of James II (AD 1685-1688), with central, square, copper-alloy plug, dating to 1684-1687. London mint. Spink (2009, 329) no. 3420 Measurements: diameter 21.5 mm, weight 5.14 g
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: SUR-51055C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing of James II (1685-1688) dated 1685. There is a square copper plug in the centre. The edge inscription reads NVMMORVM  FAMVLVS 1685 *. As Spink 3420.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-2978B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tin coin fragment. Milled plugged farthing of James II (1685-1688); about half flan lost. Obverse description: Bust laureate right; central square hole Obverse inscription: [---] SE[--] Reverse description: worn smooth Diameter: 24.2mm, Weight: 3.44gms
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A814C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cuirassed bust tin farthing of James II (1685-1688) dated 1685. Both sides have a square hole with a copper plug in the centre. The edge inscription probably reads NVMMORVM FAMVLVS*1685*. As Spink 3420.
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-ECC05D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin post-Medieval farthing probably of James II dating from AD 1684-1687. It has a lozenge shaped copper alloy plug in the centre.(Compare Spink, 46th Edition, pg 347, number 3420). The edge of the coin is damaged. It is 23.5mm diameter, 2.3mm thick and 4.7g.
Created on: Saturday 8th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-515E83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cuirassed bust tin farthing of James II (1685-1688). Both sides have a square hole in the centre. The reverse and date are illegible. As Spink 3420.
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2019
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Record ID: OXON-2ECE4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval tin farthing with copper alloy central plug, of James II (AD 1685-1688), struck AD 1685-1687. Obverse: Laureate cuirassed bust right IACOB[VS] SECVNDVS. Reverse: Britannia standing left [BRITAN]NIA. Date on edge (AD) 168[.]. Spink 3420.
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: HESH-DEF6C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy / tin milled farthing of most probably James II or possibly William III Seaby: 3420
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LON-277595
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin farthing of James II (AD 1685-1688) dated AD 1686. Spink (2002:324 no. 3420). The coin has a central square perforation that would have been filled with a copper alloy plug, which is missing. Obverse description: A laureate and cuirassed bust of the king in profile facing right Obverse inscription: IACOBVS SECVNDVS Reverse description: Britannia seated left, In exergue. Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA Edge: NVMMORVM + FAMVLVS + 1686 Dimensions: diameter: 23.54mm; weight: 5.41g. Henry (1879:12) writes "These tin halfpennies and farthings continued to b…
Created on: Friday 9th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Record ID: CAM-8C911C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing of James II, AD 1685-1688, dating from AD 1684 to 1687. This coin is corroded and worn and the obverse is less legible than the reverse. Obverse shows an unclear bust right. Obverse legend reads I[AC]OBVS / [SECVN]DVS. Reverse shows Britannia seated left. Reverse legend reads [BR]I[T]AN/[NI]A. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 5.85g, diameter is 23.1mm, thickness is 3.0mm. See Spink, COINS OF ENGLAND & THE UNITED KINGDOM, 45TH Edition, 2010, pp. 341, nos. 3420 or 3421.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yelling Parish Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-468592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and tin farthing of James II, 1684-1686.
Created on: Sunday 6th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: BERK-1B97C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn tin farthing of James II dating to AD 1685-1687 (James died in 1688). The tin farthing is complete with the copper alloy plug (although this appears white like lead) still in the centre. The coin is corroded but part of the external inscription edge remains however this is mostly unreadable. The obverse and reverse are clear enough to read most of the inscriptions. Tin farthings were first issued in 1684 under Charles II to help boost the tin industry, with the copper alloy plug intending to discourage forgery but it failed in its purpose (http://www.coins-of-the-u…
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
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Record ID: SUR-E9E577
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn farthing of James II, 1685-88.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2014
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Record ID: SUR-F164F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing with a copper alloy plug, of James II, 1685-1686.
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2013
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Record ID: WILT-C35D53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval tin farthing (with copper alloy central plug) of James II (1685-1688). It measures 23mm in diameter, weighs 7.7g, is exceedingly worn, corroded, and edge details are lost. Obverse: Laureate cuirassed bust right [IAC] O [BVS] S[ECVNDVS] Reverse: Britannia standing left [BRITAN NIA] Date: 1685-7 Reference: Spink 3420
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-303252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval tin farthing (with copper alloy central plug) of James II (AD 1685-1688).
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2012
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Record ID: SF-7F3278
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing of James II c. AD 1684-1687.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-C035B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A James II tin farthing, with a copper plug. Obverse: laureate & cuirassed bust right JACOBVS SECVNDVS. Reverse: Britannia seated BRITANNIA
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winslow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-6B1602
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing of James II without its copper alloy plug, dated 1685.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2012
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Record ID: LON-651D93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post medieval tin farthing of James II, dating to 1684 to 1687 AD (Seaby 2684-2685). It has a now heavily corroded square copper core. It measures 23.0mm (diameter) x 2.3mm (thickness) and weighs 4.61g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2014
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