Metal detectorist finds rare coin worth €7973.46 from the three-year reign of the boy

garryson

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  • A coin from the reign of Edward the Martyr has been found on the Isle of Wight
  • The silver penny, worth €7973.46, was unearthed by a metal detectorist in a field
  • Edward was only 13 when he was crowned king after the death of father Edgar
  • The Saxon coin was found five inches down by a retired council worker, 68
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Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ds-rare-coin-worth-7-000-1-000-years-ago.html
 

Absolutely stunning! It is in very good condition. That would have been awful to accidentally damage the coin when retrieving it :)
 

Auction of the coin is April 22nd.
Everyone, put in a bid...! :laughing7:
 

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