Specific strengths: 24 trade tokens from local issuers

 

Library: A small collection of books relating to numismatics.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: MODES Complete

 

Proportion of collection on database: 100%

 

How much detail in database entries? This varies.

 

Are images incorporated? A programme is underway to digitise our whole collection and this is 75% complete.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? Yes – through Wiltshire Treasures (from September 2013).

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? What is the URL if so? Yes – through Wiltshire Treasures.

 

 

Display

 

Are there permanent numismatic displays? No.

 

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, but in the old museum (pre 1999).

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? Yes.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? yes.

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? Yes.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? Yes, if required.

 

Do numismatic collections feature in gallery talks, lectures? No.

 

Are there other engagement activities based around numismatic collections? Yes there have been such events in the past, realting to Vikings & Saxons.

 

 

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? No.

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? Yes (Paul Robinson – via Wiltshire Heritage Museum).

 

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