Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Scottish Treasure Stays Put


"The man who unearthed a hoard of Roman coins said the 'Gods will be pleased' after it was announced they will stay in the county where they were found.

The Frome hoard – the largest collection of Roman coins ever unearthed in a single container – will go to the Museum of Somer­set thanks to a grant of almost £300,000 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

The silver and bronze coins were found in Somerset last year by metal detector enthusiast Dave Crisp, from Wiltshire."

Read more HERE.
Another article HERE.

Image Credits: Ben Birchall / PA Wire

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