Specific strengths: Hoards, particularly Medieval and a large Iron Age hoard.

 

Library: Around fifteen volumes of general composition.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: MIMSY XG

 

Proportion of collection on database: 99%

 

How much detail in database entries? This is variable; descriptions in most but references only in some records.

 

Are images incorporated? Yes, around 20% of records include images.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? Yes.

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? What is the URL if so? Yes: www.eastriding.gov.uk/culture/museums/collections/main.php

 

 

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 single display cases of numismatic material within larger exhibitions.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? Yes, by appointment.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? Yes, with prior notice.

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? Yes, particularly for use with school groups.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? Yes, during in-house education sessions and in schools.

 

Do numismatic collections feature in gallery talks, lectures? Yes, lectures have been delivered and a numismatic booklet produced.

 

Are there other engagement activities based around numismatic collections? Yes, we occasionally run coin-striking workshops.

 

 

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? Yes, David Marchant (who has expertise in Roman coinage and medals) has provided training sessions and talks.

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? Yes, we have connections with PAS and Curator of Numismatics in York.

 

If there is expertise in-house, is there a willingness/capacity to share that with other museums? Yes, but this would depend upon time and subject area.