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Treasure Trove Found On The Farm

Metal detectorist Eric Lawes went in search for a lost hammer, but found a whole hoard of lost treasure instead. He discovered 14,865 Roman gold, silver and bronze coins, along with 200 items of silver tableware and gold jewelry. It’s listed as the largest collection of gold and silver coins from the fourth and fifth century.

It’s unclear who originally owned the hoard that was buried in a wooden box, but it probably was just part of the treasure that a family left behind (or hid) for an unknown reason. The Hoxne Hoard is now owned by the British Museum in London, and the most important pieces are on display.