Specific strengths: Roman bronzes, silvers, Greek silver, British .

 

Library: Approximately 60 books including modern and older reference books with specific strengths in Roman and Greek numismatics plus pre-1930s material.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: Modes

 

Proportion of collection on database: 50%

 

How much detail in database entries? Name, year, type, metal.

 

Are images incorporated? Not yet.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? No.

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? What is the URL if so? No.

 

 

Display

 

Are there permanent numismatic displays? Yes.

 

Is numismatic material incorporated into more general displays? Yes.

 

Is there a facility for temporary exhibitions? Yes.

 

Have there been numismatic exhibitions in the past? If so, what? Yes – The Twelve Caesars (Roman); Kings and Queens of Britain.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? No.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? N/A

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? Yes.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? No.

 

Do numismatic collections feature in gallery talks, lectures? Yes.

 

Are there other engagement activities based around numismatic collections? No.

 

 

ID and public enquiries

 

Does the museum offer a service for identifying objects and other public enquiries? Yes.

 

 

Curatorial knowledge

 

Is there any numismatic expertise in-house? If so, who, and in what areas? There is some curatorial expertise but no in-depth expertise.

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? No.

 

If there is expertise in-house, is there a willingness/capacity to share that with other museums? N/A