In 2019, during building works in the Perthshire village of Methven, a hoard of 17th-century coins was discovered.
In 2019, during building works in the Perthshire village of Methven, a hoard of 17th-century coins was discovered.
This hoard consists of 68 coins and a pottery vessel. In this talk, Dr Carl Savage will look at the hoard from its discovery to its display and will focus on the wider picture of the coins and their place within 17th-century Perthshire.
The hoard was reported to the Treasure Trove Unit when it was found and was subsequently acquired by Perth Museum. The majority of the hoard is now in the care of Culture Perth & Kinross.
BiographyDr Carl Savage is a Treasure Trove Officer at National Museums Scotland. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Central Lancashire and an MA in Medieval Archaeology from the University of York. He is currently working on his PhD between the University of York and National Museums Scotland.
Please note that doors open at 6.45pm
This event takes place in the main hall of Perth Museum and is not a purpose-built theatre. This means the volume of a speaker may vary from time to time. Ticket holders who may experience difficulty hearing, we recommend sitting in the first two rows for the best experience.
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