Free entry to Buckingham's historic gold coin exhibition for two evenings in half term
and live on Freeview channel 276
Buckingham Old Gaol will be offering free entry to its Richard III Half-Angel Exhibition on two evenings in February, 'to say a big thank you to the people of Buckingham'.
People can visit the exhibition free of charge between 5pm and 8pm on Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25, during half term week.
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Pride of place in the exhibition goes to the rare and beautiful gold coin called a Half-Angel, which dates back to the reign of Richard III (1452-1485).
It was found within two miles of Buckingham by local metal detectorist Dave Bethell.
Old Gaol Museum trustee Mike Wisbach said: "Only seven Richard III Half-Angels exist.
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Hide Ad"We are very lucky to have this local find - the only one of the seven to be on public display."
As well as the Half-Angel coin (which would have bought 40 gallons of ale back in the 1400s), visitors can see a complete suit of replica armour from the time of Richard III.