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26.02.2021

Mason Hoard

The discovery of "Mason's Treasure" is a fascinating tale of a clay jug found during house renovation on Lindisfarne Island, Northumberland, in 2003. However, it wasn't until 2011 that the true value of the jug was realized, as it contained a trove of 17 rare coins.

An investigation deemed the find as a treasure trove, and it holds significant historical and numismatic value. The collection comprises ten gold and seven silver coins, spanning the reigns of six English sovereigns and various European states. Among these, there is a gold scudo from the papacy of Clement VII, known for refusing Henry VIII's request to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in the 1520s. This particular coin is estimated to be worth approximately £30,000.

The collection includes coins with a broad historical range. The oldest coin is a silver groat (grit) from the reign of King Henry VI, minted in the late 1420s or early 1430s. The most recent coin is a silver sixpence from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, minted in London in 1562.

The Newcastle Antiquarian Society is actively working to raise funds, approximately £31,000, to secure the preservation of "Mason's Treasure" and ensure that it remains in the local area. The treasure is currently on display at the Hancock Museum (Great North Museum) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, allowing visitors to appreciate its historical significance.

Mason Hoard

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