Treasure Shillings of Charles I from the Messing Hoard
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We are very excited to be able to offer you treasure coins from one of the finest Civil War Hoards found in the last 50 years. The Messing Hoard was a Civil War Hoard discovered in the front garden of a bungalow in the village of Messing in Essex. In August 1975, a gardener using a mechanical digger struck on a buried pot. The bowl-shaped earthenware pot contained 2,222 coins ranging from an Edward VI to Charles I. The hoard was probably buried at the beginning of the Civil War in 1642. Just over half the hoard comprised shillings of Charles I and its total value was around £132 – a lot of money back then, about 4 years of wages for a labourer in fact. The hoard was declared as Treasure Trove back in 1975 and much of it hasn’t seen the light of day for 50 years since. What makes this hoard so special is the quality of the Charles I coins it contained. They exhibit sharp details, are very lustrous and most have seen very little circulation. We’re delighted to offer Shillings issued in 1639/40 with the Triangle mintmark, they are all Group F, Type 4.4 featuring the famous Nicholas Briot bust design with stellate lace collar. Available in 3 fabulous grades, you won’t find higher grade Shillings, while stocks last. Supplied in a wooden presentation case with certificate.
