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Chef Finds Roman Coins In Field
Did You See This?
A total of 52,500 bronze and silver coins dating from the 3rd century AD were found by a hobby metal detectorist. The discovery was made in April by a 63 year old UK hospital chef by the name of Dave Crisp using his metal detector. The coins were found in a large, well preserved pot around 18 inches across – a type of jar normally used for storing food.
Pot of Gold
Initially, Mr Crisp unearthed 21 coins in the field near Frome in Somerset. But when he came across the top of a pot, he began to realise the significance of his find. He added: ‘I have made many finds over the years, but this is my first major coin hoard.’ The whole stash weighs about 350 pounds.
Can You Say Piggy Bank
How they got into the field remains a mystery, but archaeologists believe they must represent the life savings of an entire community – possibly a votive offering to the gods. The pot was buried in the ground, then the coins were added over the years like a big piggy bank. A Roman road runs nearby, but no trace of a villa, settlement or cemetery has been found.
What Could You Do With 5 Milllion
The hoard, which was valued at 3.3 million pounds ($5 million), includes hundreds of coins bearing the image of Marcus Aurelius Carausius, who seized power in Britain and northern France in the late third century and proclaimed himself emperor. Carausius was a Roman naval officer who seized power in 286 AD. and ruled until he was assassinated in 293 AD.
Metal Detecting Tips
Metal Detecting Tips
There are a few metal detecting tips that may give you some help. If you are new to metal detecting, I suggest that you think about joining a metal detecting club. You can learn a lot from the other members. This is also a great way to make new friends.
Check your local area for metal detecting or treasure hunting clubs. If you don’t have a partner to hunt with, joining a club is a great solution. Metal detecting is a great hobby. What can be more fun than finding buried treasure?
Treasure Hunting With Metal Detectors
As you hunt, you will also find a lot of trash, like junk metal. Most of the detectors made today have some discrimination and screens so you can see what’s under the ground. It’s a good idea to take a bag to put trash in so it will not get in the way.
What you find depends on where you go. If you live near a beach, that is a great place to hunt. Coins and rings are always lost there. It’s also a great place to hunt after a storm. There are a lot of sunken ships that have treasure still on them.
Under Water & Beach Metal Detecting
Some of it gets washed ashore after it storms. If you live in an area of the country that had civil war troops around, chances are there are relics still under the ground. You can search your area on the net to find this information. If you can discover an encampment site, this would be a great place to do some metaldetecting.
Picnic grounds and ball fields are another great place to hunt. Check under bleachers and around benches. Take a drive out in the country. Look for old deserted houses and old foundations where a house once stood.
I did not know this!
People used to bury coins in jars on their property years ago. You can find some great old coins and other relics at sites like this. If you’ve been to a site that you think is hunted out, go back after it rains. The ground will be soft and can yield more finds.
Two very important tips, don’t go on someone’s property without permission, and always fill in the holes you have dug. I hope these metal detecting tips help you in your treasure hunt.
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