Treasure Gallery
A hoard of Roman coins
A hoard of Roman coins
Found on a stretch along the M1 motorway by a digger driver; there are 207 silver 'denarii' and 228 base silver 'radiates'; the hoard would have been deposited around 270 AD.
Discover more amazing finds at the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
Hands on History: Ancient Britain
Hands on History: Roman Britain
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