Rare Saxon coin found in Wiltshire field sells for thousands

[garryson]

'Rare' Saxon coin found in Wiltshire field sells for thousands

An "excessively rare" Saxon gold coin that was discovered near a Wiltshire village has been sold for £21,600.
The coin, said to date from the dawn of English Christianity, was unearthed in East Grafton by a metal detectorist.



Read more: 'Rare' Saxon coin found in Wiltshire field sells for thousands - BBC News

 

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[Captain Caveman]

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mackaydon]

The coin was found in East Grafton in April and was recorded by the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge; truly an exceptional find. Thanks for the post.
Don.........

 

[celtic fox]

wow cracking coin and almost 22 grand lucky find

 

[Sheldon J]

WHAT they did not declare it treasure trove.... the finder got to actually keep something?

 

[UnderMiner]

WHAT they did not declare it treasure trove.... the finder got to actually keep something?

The UK very commonly lets the finder keep the treasure, only when something very special and never before seen is found do they keep it. just look at Crusader's finds, he finds amazing treasures all the time, UK government doesn't take it.