MONEY & MEDALS
Contact details: Mark Edwards, Hon. Keeper; Roger Dalladay, Hon. Curator of Coins
Tel: 01947 602908
Email: [email protected]
Date of visit: n/a
Nature and extent of collection
Generally passive; some associated with archaeological displays. Some purchased through PAS. Modern UK coins purchased to bring to date.
All numbers below are estimated
Iron Age coins: a couple
Roman coins: 2 hoards (via PAS) in a continuous run, some single coins
British coins: from pre-Roman to 2012; most reigns represented
British tokens: over 100 trade tokens local and national
Oceania: cowry - mainly associated with areas visited by Cook
Modern & Paper Money: representative range of 20th coins, in depth display E2R
Medals: around 100 commemorative mdals; UK military/civil. Shipping and lifeboat
Specific strengths:Elizabeth II; Saxon (ex Whitby Abbey), military.
Library: A few coin books
Databases
Database used: All as catalogued
Proportion of collection on database: 75%
How much detail in database entries? Obverse, reverse
Are images incorporated? If possible
Is the database accessible to the public? n/a
Is the database publicly accessible online? What is the URL if so? n/a
Display
Are there permanent numismatic displays? n/a
Is numismatic material incorporated into more general displays? n/a
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? Facilities can be made available in library, currently under restructuring
Is equipment (balances, magnifying glasses, etc.) provided? No
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? Not generally, though occasion coins/tokens/medals do come in
Curatorial knowledge
Is there any numismatic expertise in-house. If so, who, and in what areas? Yes, Mr Dalladay
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
Whitby Museum
Pannett Park,
Whitby,
North Yorkshire, YO21 1RE
tel: 01947 602908