Treasure hunting pair unearthed nearly 2000 Roman coins in a field in Cornwall

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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.

http://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/treasure-hunting-pair-unearthed-nearly-367139

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Treasure hunting pair unearthed nearly 2000 Roman coins in a field in Cornwall

I forgot how it exactly works in the UK, but if memory serves this nice find is now mostly part of her majesties antiquity collection.

Hint to any treasure finder.  The wealthiest ones are the quietest.