Specific strengths: Roman coins; Shakespeare related commemorative medals and tokens.

 

Library: N/A

 

 

Databases

 

Database used: MODES, soon to be transferring to Qi

 

Proportion of collection on database: A significan proportion.

 

How much detail in database entries? Description, size, acquisition method.

 

Are images incorporated? Yes, some records include images.

 

Is the database accessible to the public? Not yet but once our new database goes live it will be publicly accessible.

 

Is the database publicly accessible online? Not yet but it will be once our new database goes live.

 

 

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, the have been exhibitions related to the different digs such as that at New Place.

 

 

Access to the collection

 

Is there a study facility? Yes, numismatics can be viewed in our Reading Room via special request.

 

Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? Magnifying glasses can be provided on request.

 

 

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? No.

 

 

Curatorial knowledge

 

Is there any numismatic expertise in-house? If so, who, and in what areas? N/A

 

Is there access to external expertise? If so, who and in what areas? N/A

 

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