Hoard of gold discovered in piano in Shropshire

[OtakuDude]

A "substantial" hoard of gold has been found hidden inside an old piano.

The discovery was made in Shropshire before Christmas when its new owners had it retuned and repaired.

Experts think the valuables might have been "deliberately hidden" in the instrument more than 100 years ago.

An inquest opened at Shrewsbury Coroner's Court earlier to determine whether the find can be classed as treasure, or whether an heir to the cache can be traced.

Peter Reavill, of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, described the find as "a stunning assemblage of material".

More at the link; Hoard of gold discovered in piano in Shropshire - BBC News

 

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[streakert]

This never ceases to amaze me how foolish people are! Keep your moth shut, it was one of two owners not a long list and as for the treasure laws over there they make this thing called a kiln "BOOM" back to metal content value.

 

[Honest Samuel]

A very interesting story. Too bad that the owner did not find the coins themselves and say nothing. Good hunting and good luck.