MEDIEVAL COIN HOARD FOUND IN POLAND

Thousands of 12th century treasures dating back nearly 900 years have been found in a cornfield near Kalisz.

The medieval riches which include coins and jewellery rumoured to have belonged to a Ruthenian princess and sister-in-law of 12-century Polish king Boleslaw the Wrymouth were discovered in the small village of Sluszków.

Inside a pot hidden beneath the earth, archaeologist Dr Adam Kedzierski from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences found 6,500 silver coins arranged in linen pouches, silver ingots, fragments of lead and two gold rings and two wedding bands.

The extraordinary discovery was made after hearing local legends about hidden treasure from the village priest.

Dr Kedzierski said: “According to the official version, the treasure was hidden at the intersection of three plots of land, located in the northern part of the village.

“This news turned out to be false, so this year, attention was focused on the field closer to the road. This place was indicated by Father Stachowiak."

Two days later the archaeologists found the treasure.

He said: “A pot filled to the brim with denarii was found. This is an extremely valuable discovery for archaeologists, historians and museum workers.

“It is one of the most intriguing treasures in Poland. The treasure found in the field in Sluszków near Kalisz comes from the turn of the 11th and 12th century."

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