Bronze coins found in Somerset reveal Roman age of austerity

Posted by Jenny on Dec 23, 2011 in Hobby News, What's New | 0 comments

Published by This is Somerset, Wednesday 7th December 2011. “Archaeologists are celebrating the donation of a hoard of Roman coins – described as “ a hugely significant find” – to the newMuseumofSomerset. The 2,118 bronze coins, found by archaeologists excavating a site at Maundown, near Wiveliscombe, before Wessex Water built a new water treatment plant, may be evidence of...

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Frome Roman coin find declared treasure

Posted by Jenny on Dec 22, 2011 in Hobby News, What's New | 0 comments

Published by BBC News Somerset, Wednesday 7th December 2011. “Eleven Roman coins, found near the spot where the Frome Hoard was discovered, have been declared as treasure.” – Taken from Article                                 Hobby Metal...

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Frome Hoard goes on display at Museum of Somerset

Posted by Jenny on Oct 14, 2011 in Hobby News, What's New | 0 comments

Published by BBC News, Thursday 29th September 2011. “The largest ever collection of Roman coins found in Britain in a single container has gone on display in Taunton, Somerset.” - Taken from article. Click the image to read...

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