Collection of coins, 18 silver coins excavated at Grangemouth, July 1899. Framed and glazed, Dimensions: 16"x10?" Comprises two Elizabeth I shillings (one is actually Charles I), two Elizabeth I sixpences, two Elizabeth I Irish sixpences, two James I shillings, two Charles I shillings, two Charles I half-crowns, two Philip IV of Spain dollars, two Philip IV of Spain dollars ('pieces of eight' from Mexico/Peru), two Albert & Elizabeth of Brabant (under Austria) dollars. Total date range is 1558 - 1645, so cache is probably related to the Civil War and may have a maritime connection. (Includes 1983-7240 to 1983-7245). Collection of coins
Coin, Piece of eight - Philip IV of Spain - found at Grangemouth (with 1978-7621) Coin, Piece of eight - Philip IV of Spain - found at Grangemouth
Coin, Piece of eight - Philip IV of Spain, found at Grangemouth (with 1978-7621). Coin, Piece of eight - Philip IV of Spain
2d ‘cartwheel’ coin, gilt, made by Soho mint 1797. The gilt versions of the standard copper coin were intended as marketing tools by Matthew Boulton, and were circulated to movers and shakers alongside the circulation version. Coin 1797
Coin, Charles I Shilling - found during excavations at Grangemouth, July 1899 (with 1978-7621). Coin, Charles I Shilling - found at Grangemouth 1899