The very learned and ingenious Mr. Bryant having directed the attention of the public to the Apamean medal, I hope it will not be thought an unacceptable or a useless attempt, to clear up some points relative to that coin; and to enquire into the proofs of its authenticity, that the learned may be better enabled to judge of the opinions which have been formed upon it [a].

Mr. Bryant, in his vindication of the Apamean Medal[a], seems not to be sensible of any other objection to his hypothesis than that taken notice of by the anonymous author there alluded to; though this writer appears so little acquainted either with medals or Greek (for if we retain his reading, ΟΓ. B. APXI. becomes inexplicable), that he scarcely seemed worthy of the notice of a gentleman so eminently distinguished for his learning and abilities. But those who are more conversant with this branch of science entertained doubts of the authenticity of the letters N.Ω.E. and even of the medal itself, nor were the letters N.H.T.Ω.N. on the medal of Sezerus, free from the same suspicions.

I here send you, according to your desire, a particular account of the coins found in my parish, of which I before shewed you some specimens. If, on looking over this account, you shall think it worth the notice of the respectable Society of Antiquaries, you are extremely welcome to lay it before them.

Permit me, through your hands, to lay before the Society over which you so worthily preside, the enclosed papers, relating to a subject not foreign to their enquiries. I am sensible indeed there needs some apology for the many imperfections and errors that may be found therein; but, as I am persuaded, they will meet with the greatest degree of candor; I venture without any further hesitation to introduce this little essay, under your sanction, to the consideration of those, who I trust will both rectify the errors, and add many more curious observations to these imperfect hints.

If singularity be any motive for surprize and admiration, the late discovery at Christ Church, in Hampshire, may justly excite the wonder of the curious and inquisitive. At the ancient monastery, now the seat of my most respected friend Gustavus Brander, esq. the prior, who was a very considerable ecclesiastic [a], though not mitred, had his proper refractory, with a chapel adjoining.

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page 37. note [a] 1. pen. r. Henry.

Page 96. note [x] r, Tower of London.