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Massive hoard of Roman/Celtic coins found

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Massive hoard of Roman/Celtic coins found

Post by parthianbow » Wed June 27th, 2012, 10:30 am

It's been a good 18 months for discoveries here in the UK!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18579875

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18599281
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Post by fljustice » Wed June 27th, 2012, 2:56 pm

Thanks, Ben. Amazing story that the farmer took some of coins and ploughed the rest into the ground!
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Post by SonjaMarie » Wed June 27th, 2012, 5:09 pm

I hope they get what they deserve for their perseverance! Amazing find!

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