Note on Two Hoards of Coins buried about 1800

George Macdonald (Author)


Keywords:
Silver, Silver Coins
Period(s):
Bronze

Abstract


A hoard of twenty eight very worn silver coins were discovered by workmen in the Eastern Lammermuirs. The majority could not be identified, however, there were a few coins of William III and George II. A second hoard found near Banff consisted of 215 silver and 172 bronze coins originally contained in a gin bottle. Many of these were also unidentifiable and it is argued both hoards reflect the poor state of Scotland's currency at the time.

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Published
30-11-1916
How to Cite
Macdonald, G. (1916). Note on Two Hoards of Coins buried about 1800. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 50, 275–278. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.050.275.278
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