Specifically, fisherman Mike Smale discovered a large quantity of ancient coins dating back to 32 BC while treasure hunting with a group of friends in the fields of farmer Anthony Butler in Bridport, Dorset, England.
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This Roman coin is approximately 2000 years old. Photo: SWNS
Interestingly, this lucky man, using only a rudimentary metal detector for the first time, was able to find a huge treasure.
Mike Smale’s father said, ” It’s unbelievable, this is a rare discovery .”
Each Roman coin can fetch up to $1,200. The treasure of 600 coins is estimated to be worth approximately over 6 billion VND.
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Using only a rudimentary metal detector, this man found a huge treasure of immense value.
These valuable artifacts will be handed over to experienced experts for valuation and may then be sold to a museum. The proceeds will be divided between Smale and Mr. Butler.
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Smale poses for a commemorative photo with farmer Butler. Photo: SWNS
Sharing his feelings after finding the enormous treasure, Smale said: ” This is the greatest and most amazing find I’ve ever had .”
Using a rudimentary metal detector for the first time, Smale was surprised to find a huge quantity of Roman coins, something he had never expected.
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Experts were also surprised by the unexpected discovery made by the amateur treasure hunter. Photo: SWNS
Through examining images of the coins, an expert says that these coins may date back to the Roman Republic period, centuries ago.
Accordingly, some coins depicting ancient Roman ships are believed to have been minted during the time when the famous Roman politician and general Mark Antony was allied with his lover, the renowned Egyptian queen Cleopatra, sometime between the autumn of 32 and the spring of 31 BC.
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They may date back to the time of the famous Roman general Mark Antony and his renowned lover, Queen Cleopatra of the land of the pyramids. Photo: Dailymail
According to researchers, Roman coins may have circulated widely and on a large scale because the Roman Empire was very powerful at that time.
The discovery of such a large and diverse collection of Roman coins is extremely rare. The area where the ancient coin hoard was found is believed to have a long history and has been demarcated. The Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD likely caused these coins to drift to this location.
Experts speculate that the coins were originally kept in a jar, but perhaps a farmer’s plow struck it, breaking the jar and scattering the treasure coins across the field.
The discovery of these ancient Roman coins is highly significant and could play a crucial role in shedding light on historical mysteries during a turbulent period for both Rome and Britain approximately 2000 years ago.