FROME MUSEUM EXHIBITS ROMAN COIN HOARD

Imagine finding a treasure trove of ancient coins worth millions of pounds in a muddy field. That's what happened to David Crisp, a metal detector enthusiast who stumbled upon the Frome Hoard, the largest stash of Roman coins ever discovered in Britain.

Now, you can see this remarkable find for yourself at the Frome Museum, which reopens on 12 March with a new display that tells the story of the hoard and its historical significance.

The Frome Hoard, was discovered by amateur metal detectorist David on April 11 2010. It contained a staggering 52,503 coins.

The Frome Museum display features an exact replica of the original urn made by heritage potter Graham Taylor, along with replicas of a selection of the coins aged to reproduce how the hoard looked when it was first excavated. The accompanying display panel, accessible to visitors of all ages, tells the fascinating story of the hoard.

Michael Maggs, the chair of trustees, said: We are very proud of the hard work our volunteers have done over the last few months to bring a smart new look to the upper gallery ready for our 2024 reopening. We have new displays and interpretation boards this year, and we are especially excited about our major new permanent exhibit, 'The Story of the Frome Hoard'."

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Frome Museum's first exhibition shows how metal detectorist struck gold in a muddy field (https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/frome-museums-first-exhibition-shows-9137654)

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