Treasure hunting pair unearthed nearly 2000 Roman coins in a field in Cornwall
ByGraeme Wilkinson
14:38, 23 AUG 2017Updated14:48, 23 AUG 2017
A pair of metal detecting enthusiasts have spoken of their disbelief and joy after they unearthed nearly 2,000 Roman coins in a farmer’s field in Cornwall.
Mixed up with the money was the remains of a pure tin container, with a handle and lead stopper, which it is believed had once contained the coins. In total there were 1,965 coins found inside a stone-lined pit and they date from 253AD to 274AD.
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