Objects Archive - Page 4 of 105

Hastings penny of Harold II

A mint was established in Hastings in the 10th century and produced a steady production through to the Anarchy of

This gold “memento mori” ring is considered to be a Find of Note of County Importance. It is unusual because

A coin, dated 1688, that was intended for use in the American plantations. Like most of the surviving examples, it

A copper alloy disc which has been stamped on one side “S.Y.R/131”. Tallies like this were issued for different purposes

Found near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk in September 2023. The auctioneer says “According to MEC, only three specimens are known

Found in North Norfolk in 2023. The auctioneer describes it as “Nearly very fine, the variety extremely rare and missing

Found near Carmarthen, West Wales, in September 2023.

Found on 26 February 2006 in Cherwell, Oxfordshire and recorded at the PAS as BUC-99B047. Reverse has EVLH TVNMO NETV

Found in 2023 in the Test Valley, Hampshire and recorded at the PAS as HAMP-FC4E52. Obverse, wreath, cloak and crescents.

The image is one of a small hoard of four coin clippings. It is difficult to identify the coins with