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Major 12th century coin hoard found

Posted by on January 2, 2015

Good research pays off again!

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Metal detector enthusiasts in Buckinghamshire have uncovered what is thought to be one of biggest hoards of ancient coins ever found in Britain.

Paul Coleman from the Weekend Wanderers Detecting Club discovered more than 5,000 coins buried inside a lead bucket two feet under a field near Aylesbury.

The hoard contains specimens dating back to the 11th Century – the late Anglo Saxon, early Norman period…  more at

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-30654568

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