Record ID: LANCUM-D1A1D1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Report for H M Coroner on potential find of Treasure 2012 T757 Solway area, Cumbria I have examined 6 coins reported found in the Solway area, Cumbria. All are silver coins of 16th-century English rulers and are of the traditional sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. Five are groats (the fourpenny coin) of Henry VIII's Second Coinage and the remaining coin is a sixpence of Elizabeth I. Their details are as follows (coins marked with an asterisk are damaged or fragmentary): Henry VIII (1509-44) Second Coinage (1526-44) Groat rose 1526-9 London 2.46* Groat rose 1526…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Solway', grid reference and parish protected.