Thomas Rogers and Anne Rogers

Thomas Rogers and Anne Rogers

Thomas Rogers and Anne Rogers were English counterfeiters convicted on 15 October 1690, for "Clipping 40 pieces of Silver" (in other words, clipping the edges off silver coins). Thomas Rogers was hanged, drawn and quartered, and Anne Rogers was burnt alive. The gruesome forms of punishment were meted out due to their acts being High Treason.

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* [http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t16901015-36 The Proceedings of the Old Bailey] (ref. t16901015-36)


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