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Middleham Hoard, Civil War coin collection in Middleham, England

The Middleham Hoard contains 5,099 silver coins distributed across three ceramic pots, discovered through metal detection in Cotescue Park grounds.

Dating from the 1640s during the English Civil War, the collection includes currency from Edward VI through Charles I, along with Spanish, Scottish, and Irish coins.

The mixed composition of coins, including 245 Spanish pieces, demonstrates the financial connections between England and continental Europe in the 17th century.

The Yorkshire Museum maintains and displays selected pieces from the collection, allowing visitors to examine Civil War period currency.

Thirty-nine counterfeit coins within the hoard provide evidence of currency manipulation practices during the English Civil War period.

Location: Middleham

GPS coordinates: 54.27970,-1.84000

Latest update: March 18, 2025 05:00

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