"A pensioner found a haul of treasure while out metal detecting in Lancashire.
John Harrison, 70, of Kellet Road, Carnforth, found two lots of coins on land owned by the RSPB in Silverdale.
The married father-of-three attended Preston Coroners’ Court yesterday for an inquest to deem whether or not the find is classed as treasure.
For an item to be treasure, it must be at least 300-years-old and must contain more than 10% precious metal if it is a coin found in a set fewer than 10."
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Image above is of a Elizabeth I ThreeHalfPence
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