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Most Valuable Ancient Coins Discovered by Metal Detectorists in Europe
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Hoxne Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgDiscovered in 1992 in Suffolk, England, this is arguably the most valuable Roman treasure ever found in Britain. It contained over 14,000 Roman coins, alongside exquisite gold jewelry and silver tableware, an absolutely incredible haul! - 2
Le Catillon II Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgUnearthed in Jersey in 2012 by Reg Mead and Richard Miles after 30 years of searching, this massive hoard of nearly 70,000 Celtic coins, mostly silver and bronze, weighed almost three-quarters of a ton! It’s believed to be the largest Celtic coin hoard ever found. - 3
Frome Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgFound in Somerset, England, in 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp, this Roman coin hoard consisted of 52,503 silver and bronze coins, making it one of the largest Roman hoards ever found in Britain. Many were issued under Emperor Carausius, a truly fascinating find! - 4
Snettisham Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgWhile famous for its stunning gold torcs, this Iron Age hoard from Norfolk, England, also includes a significant number of Celtic gold staters. Discovered in multiple phases by detectorists, it provides an amazing glimpse into ancient craftsmanship and wealth. - 5
Seaton Down Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgDiscovered in Devon, England, in 2013 by Laurence Egerton, this Roman hoard contained over 22,000 copper-alloy coins. It was a huge find, dating from the mid-third to early fourth centuries AD, and represents one of Britain's largest collections from that period. - 6
Beau Street Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgFound underneath a hotel site in Bath, England, in 2007, this hoard comprised over 17,000 Roman silver coins. It’s an amazing discovery right in the heart of an ancient Roman city, providing a direct link to Roman life! - 7
Didcot Hoard
harneycoins.comUnearthed in Oxfordshire, England, in 1995 by metal detectorist Bill Darley, this exceptional hoard included 126 Roman gold aurei. Dating from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, these coins are of outstanding purity and quality. - 8
St Albans Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgDiscovered near St Albans, England, in 2012 by first-time metal detectorist Westley Carrington, this find consisted of 159 Roman gold solidi from the late 4th century AD. These coins represent substantial wealth, likely buried for safekeeping during turbulent times. - 9
Shapwick Hoard
en.wikipedia.orgDiscovered in Somerset, England, in 1998 by cousins Kevin and Martin Elliott, this significant Roman coin hoard contained 9,262 silver denarii and antoniniani. It's a fantastic example of a large private savings hoard from the Roman era. - 10
Weymouth Hoard
chre.ashmus.ox.ac.ukUnearthed in Dorset, England, in 2006 by a metal detectorist, this Roman coin hoard consisted of 1,773 silver and bronze coins. It was a fascinating discovery that helps piece together local Roman history and daily economy.
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