The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t16910218-26
Verdict	Not Guilty

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  Robert Coward , and   Sarah Coward , were both Indicted for High Treason in Clipping several Half Crowns, to the Number of eight pieces, with certain Shears and other Instruments fit for the Trade found in their Custody . The Clipt Mony was produced in Court, and Clippings, which was found in the Prisoner's House, under the Boards in the Flore, in the Porch, that enters into the House: the Evidence being somewhat Circumstantial, they were Acquitted .