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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 31, July 31, 2016, Article 24

COIN HOARD FROM THE TIME OF EMPEROR CONSTANTINE

There seems to be no end to the stories of new ancient coin hoards being discovered. But each one is different and provides a new piece of the numismatic history puzzle. Here's a find from the time of Emperor Constantine. -Editor

Hartlepool coin hoard A metal detectorist from Hartlepool has told of his “find of a lifetime” after discovering the largest ever hoard of Roman coins found in the north of England.

David Blakey, 57, found a ceramic pot containing more than 1,800 Roman coins dating back to the year 370 AD in a farmer’s field near Scarborough in September 2014.

The discovery has been made public for the first time as the Yorkshire Museum, in York, has launched an appeal to raise £44,200 to keep the hoard in Yorkshire and on public display.

David, who lives in the Clavering area of the town, said: “It is the find of a lifetime – the find of 10 lifetimes.”

Hartlepool hoard coin The semi-retired lab technician was scanning for treasure with the Dunelm Metal Detector Club near the village of Wold Newton, East Yorkshire.

The club had visited the area for the last six years and found the odd Roman coin and medieval find.

Archeologists say the hoard is particularly significant as it sheds light on a pivotal period in York’s history and the western world.

The coins depict several co-emperors who were all jockeying for position. When York’s ruler Constantius died his son Constantine became the first Christian emperor.

Andrew Woods, of Yorkshire Museum, said: “This is an absolutely stunning find with a strong connection to one of the most significant periods in York’s Roman history.

“We hope to now save the hoard to make sure it stays in Yorkshire for the public to enjoy but also so we can learn more about this fascinating period as well as why it was buried and to whom it might have belonged.”

To read the complete article, see:
Hartlepool metal detectorist discovers biggest ever Roman coin hoard in North (www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/hartlepool-metal-detectorist-discovers-biggest-ever-roman-coin-hoard-in-north-1-8036650)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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