The discovery of the treasure trove of 1,108 silver coins from the reigns of Edward IV, Henry VI, Richard III, and Henry VII, along with double carolus coins of Charles the Bold, is a significant archaeological find. This treasure was deposited around 1505 in Hartford, Huntingdonshire, and was discovered in 1964. The treasure trove provides valuable insights into the coinage and economic activities of the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
The collection of coins includes a variety of denominations, such as groats, half groats, pennies, and half-pennies, as well as French coins from the mentioned English monarchs' reigns. Of particular interest are the coins from the reign of Richard III, as they are relatively scarce due to his brief two-year reign.
The coins were found in two clay pots, one stacked above the other, with a wide neck at the bottom. The pots were carefully reconstructed, revealing that the bottom pot had been covered in leather, which was subsequently crushed by the weight of the pot above it.
This discovery offers a glimpse into the historical and economic context of the period around 1505 and raises questions about why the coins were buried in this manner. Treasure troves like this provide valuable historical and numismatic information and contribute to our understanding of the past.