Network

Specific strengths: Falmouth Docks tokens.

 

Library: approximately 20,000 books and magazines relating to maritime history with an emphasis on Cornish history, including some publications on naval medals and insignia.

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: MODES

 

Proportion of collection on database: 90%

 

How much detail in database entries? Dimensions, inscriptions, condition etc (as well as all relevant SPECTRUM required fields) are entered.  However we do not have the context for the coins and their place within the field of numismatics.

 

Are images incorporated? Yes, but not all objects are photographed – so about 10% of records include images.

 

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? 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? No.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? Yes.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? Additional lighting is available.

 

 

Public engagement with numismatic collection

 

Is there a handling collection? No.

 

Are numismatic collections used in Education sessions? No.

 

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

 

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? No.

 

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