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Background imageBritain Collection: Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959

Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959
Aerial view of the remains of the Iron Age village at Chysauster, near Gulval, which consists of several courtyard houses and a fogou. The Romano-British settlement is cared for by English Heritage

Background imageBritain Collection: Queen Anne Silver Shilling, England

Queen Anne Silver Shilling, England
The obverse depicts Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). The reverse features merged shields, representing the union of England and Scotland

Background imageBritain Collection: Roman Republic Silver Denarius

Roman Republic Silver Denarius
The obverse features Janus, a god with two faces, looking in opposite directions (the past and the future) surrounded by the inscription M FOVRI L F. The month of January is named after Janus

Background imageBritain Collection: Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England

Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England
The obverse bears the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (reigned 1952-) wearing a laurel wreath in her hair. The inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F : D: + encircles the portrait

Background imageBritain Collection: Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England

Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England
The obverse of the silver crown features Queen Victorias Jubilee portrait, facing left and wearing the small diamond crown, commissioned by her in 1870

Background imageBritain Collection: Gold Electrotype of the Juxon Medal, England

Gold Electrotype of the Juxon Medal, England
Gold electrotype copy of the Juxon medal (a gold pattern five-unite or five pound coin) by Thomas Rawlins (c.1620-1670) showing King Charles I (reigned 1625-1649)

Background imageBritain Collection: Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritain Collection: Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920s

Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
The Carnival at Perranporth with several children in fancy dress. The little boy in the centre is dressed as John Bull. There are also several onlookers, and a stagecoach behind


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