2d ‘cartwheel’ coin, gilt, made by Soho mint 1797. The gilt versions of the standard copper coin were intended as marketing tools by Matthew Boulton, and were circulated to movers and shakers alongside the circulation version. Coin 1797
Collection of coins, 18 silver coins excavated at Grangemouth, July 1899. Framed and glazed, Dimensions: 16"x10?" Comprises two Elizabeth I shillings (one is actually Charles I), two Elizabeth I sixpences, two Elizabeth I Irish sixpences, two James I shillings, two Charles I shillings, two Charles I half-crowns, two Philip IV of Spain dollars, two Philip IV of Spain dollars ('pieces of eight' from Mexico/Peru), two Albert & Elizabeth of Brabant (under Austria) dollars. Total date range is 1558 - 1645, so cache is probably related to the Civil War and may have a maritime connection. (Includes 1983-7240 to 1983-7245). Collection of coins
Amuletic brass coin with square hole in centre, inscribed on both sides with blessings for new-born child, Chinese, 1801-1915 Amuletic coin for new-born child 1801-1915
Ancient bronze coin, amuletic, inscribed, from De Mortillet collection, possibly Jewish or Greek, Mediterranean, 500 BC to 500 Ancient bronze coin amulet 500 BCE-500 CE
Silver (?) coin perforated for suspension, with seal of Solomon and 6 point star, De Mortillet collection, from Morocco, with date 1285. Coin pendant with seal of Solomon 1285