Sir John Evans Centenary Project - image background is marbled paper from one of John Evans's books John Evans Numismatic Society Medal 1899

Sir John Evans's Coin Collection: a selection

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Sandown Coin Obverse Side
Sandown Coin Reverse Side
Sandown Coin Label
Gold coin found at Sandown on the Isle of Wight in 1867. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Whaddon Chase Coin Obverse Side
Whaddon Chase Coin Reverse Side
Whaddon Chase Coin Label
Gold coin found at Whaddon Chase, Buckinghamshire in 1849. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Wonersh Coin Obverse Side
Wonersh Coin Reverse Side
East Wittering Coin Obverse Side
Gold coin found at Wonersh, near Guildford in 1848. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
East Wittering Coin Reverse Side
East Wittering Coin Label
Gold coin found at East Wittering, Sussex in 1891. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Sussex Type Coin Obverse Side
Sussex Type Coin Reverse Side
Sussex Type Coin Label
Gold coin possibly of the Sussex type. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Hand Above Horse Coin Obverse Side
Hand Above Horse Coin Reverse Side
Hand Above Horse Coin Label
Gold coin described as 'hand above horse'. Given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Unknown Coin Obverse Side
Unknown Coin Reverse Side
Unknown Coin Label
Gold coin given to the Ashmolean Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in 1919.
Further information on these coins and others in the collection will be added to this website during the course of the project.