A fresh look at the Heworth hoard of 1812, a hoard of early nineteenth century forgeries purporting to be coins of the seventh century Northumbrian king Ecgfrith (670-685).
Hoards
A Token of Appreciation for a Jacobean Hoard – Gary Oddie
In August 1847 a hoard of silver coins was found by workmen digging a foundation at Deighton, four miles south of York. The coins ranged from the reign of Mary to James I, with the latest datable to 1613. Some of the coins were donated to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society and are now in York Museum. The rest were returned to the landowner, Lord Wenlock.A silver tankard was made, with several of the coins mounted on the outside, and presented to the finder. The location of the tankard was unknown until it appeared at auction in 2014 when it was sold along with a silver salver, also mounted with silver coins. From the weights of the tankard and salver, it is speculated that the hoard was melted to provide the silver.
An Unusual Hoard of 17thC Tokens and Coins – Gary Oddie
This short note revisits a hoard comprising a group of 17th century tokens along with several Charles II farthings. This is a very unusual hoard composition, with just one other coin and token hoard known to the author, dating from the early 19th century.
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