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The series of Roman Imperial bronze coins has been trans- 

 ferred and re-arranged, with fresh heading-cards and labels, 

 in nine cabinets. 



Two large hoards of Roman Imperial coins have been 

 examined, one consisting of silver pieces, the other of aurei 

 from Southern India; detailed lists of the hoards have been 

 drawn up, and specimens, where required, selected for the 

 Museum. 



The sale catalogue of a well-known collection of contor- 

 niates has been examined, and a selection made of specimens 

 desirable for the Museum. 



3. British and Colonial Series : — 



106 coins and medals recently acquired have been registered, 

 and 375 incorporated. 



In accordance with recent investigations and the evidence 

 of recent finds, the following series have been re-classified : 

 groats and half -groats and farthings of Edward III. ; Irish 

 coins of Henry VI., Henry VIII., and Elizabeth ; coins of 

 Edward I, and II. ; and gold and silver of Henry IV., V., 

 and VI. 



Outside labels have been written for the series of Henry 

 IV., v., VI., and Edward IV. 



A hoard of shillings (Edward VI. to Charles II.) from 

 North Petherwin, Devonshire, has been examined and 

 reported on to H.M. Treasury. 



In preparation for the Guide to the Exhibition of British 

 and Colonial Coins in the corridor adjoining the Medal Room, 

 upwards of 830 coins have been weighed, and 48 plates of 

 casts have been prepared and mounted for the purpose of 

 illustration. 



4. Mediaeval and Modern Series : — 



236 coins and medals recently acquired have been registered 

 and incorporated. 



Chronological lists of the Popes and of the Doges of Venice 

 who issued coins have been drawn up and mounted for 

 reference. 



A series of sketches of the coats of arms occurring on 

 German coins has been made to facilitate identification. 



5. Oriental Series : — 



104 coins recently acquired have been registered and 

 incorporated. 



In accordance with the most recent researches, rectifications 

 (with fresh labels and heading- cards) have been made in the 

 following Indian series : — Early punch-marked coins. Guild 

 tokens, coins of Almora, Aparanta, Arjunayana, Audumbara, 

 Ayodhya, Baran (?), Erakina, Janapada, Kada, Kosambi, 

 Kuninda, Mathura, Pancala, Purl and Ganjam, Taxila, Tripurl, 



