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Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959Aerial 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
Queen Anne Silver Shilling, EnglandThe obverse depicts Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). The reverse features merged shields, representing the union of England and Scotland
Roman Republic Silver DenariusThe 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
Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, EnglandThe 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
Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, EnglandThe obverse of the silver crown features Queen Victorias Jubilee portrait, facing left and wearing the small diamond crown, commissioned by her in 1870
Gold Electrotype of the Juxon Medal, EnglandGold 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)
Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814This 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
Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920sThe 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