The front of this coin features a Bottle Oven which are a unique feature of the Staffordshire Area of England. These ovens are used for firing ceramics. At the highpoint there were more than 4,000 bottle ovens. There are less than 40 left.
The back side depicts a Stafford knot,
sometimes erroneously referred to as the Staffordshire Knot, first made
its formal appearance in the County on the Heraldic Shield of the
Stafford family in 1583. Since then, its use has become widespread and
it appears on all manner of things made, used or published in the
County. However the knot was much in evidence long before its adoption
by the Stafford family. For example, a seventh century bell from the
church of St. Mure in Ireland carries an exact replica of the knot.
This design was conceived by Inan
Coin Stats
Size: 1.625 X 3.00 mm
Finishes:
Antique Silver: 100 (limited) Antique Gold: 400
Soft Enamel both finishes
Tracking: www.geocaching.com
Icon: Unique
Price: Under $9.00
Availability: Late August / Early September