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Ravenstonedale

18 Jan 2025
The front and back of the Elizabeth I threepence. The silver coins have lost their circular shape and the edges are worn. The markings on the both faces are worn down. The left image shows a faded portrait of Queen Elizabeth. The right images shows a faded coat of arms in a shield shape and sectioned into quarters, with the date 1574 above it.

Field-found silver coins declared treasure

Penrith and Eden Museum may buy the Tudor and Stuart-era coins which were found in October 2023.

18 Jan 2025
Cumbria

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