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Description: | I have examined a group of coins reported found at Thorverton, Devon. All are official silver coins of Queen Elizabeth I and will thus be of the official sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. There details are as follows.Elizabeth I (1558-1603)Denomination Initial mark WtShilling escallop (1584/5-87) 5.83 tun (1591/2-94) 5.89 1 (1601-2) 5.7Sixpence ermine (1572-3) 1573 2.55These are four coins could certainly have been in currency together and they also represent the higher-value silver denominations, rather than small change. It is probable, therefore, that this group was deposited on a single occasion, early in the 17th century.It is my opinion that they fulfil the criteria of Treasure, according to the terms of the Act.Dr Barrie J. Cook Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage Department of Coins and Medals British Museum.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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