Abstract. In the winter of 2004 a coin hoard was unearthed during excavation works in the town of Delft. Initially it was not recognized as a coin hoard, because it was ‘just’ a cooking pot. It was...Show moreAbstract. In the winter of 2004 a coin hoard was unearthed during excavation works in the town of Delft. Initially it was not recognized as a coin hoard, because it was ‘just’ a cooking pot. It was also treated that way. When the content was checked for food rests, the coins appeared. 95 coins were retrieved from the pot. It was striking that only one denomination was represented in the hoard: the Leeuwengroot. The coins were struck in the 14th century in Holland, Brabant and Flanders. The aim of this thesis is to compare the Delft hoard with the other coin hoards from the same century in the Netherlands. The outcome of this research was surprising. The Delft hoard appeared to be the only coin hoard that contained just Leeuwengroten. The hoarder had picked these coins deliberately and pulled them out of circulation. The reason why the hoarder picked exclusively this denomination is not clear. The location of the find appeared to be ales wealthier part of the town. The wealthier people lived directly around the Old and New Church. Why these coins were hidden is not sure. Maybe the siege of 1369 was the cause. The hoard is placed on display again for further research and more people can enjoy the beauty of a medieval silver coin hoard.Show less
