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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Patrick Waterson on June 26, 2012, 05:30:53 PM

Title: Large Roman and Celtic Coin Hoard Found
Post by: Patrick Waterson on June 26, 2012, 05:30:53 PM
On Jersey, of all places.  This is a significant hoard, with an estimated 50,000 coins.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18579868 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-18579868)

Quote of the day: "It was found under a hedge so perhaps this is an early example of hedge fund trading." Deputy Rob Duhamel, Environment Minister
Title: Re: Large Roman and Celtic Coin Hoard Found
Post by: Mark G on June 27, 2012, 08:53:28 AM
50 000 coins found in Jersey

I thought it was just the 1970's that folk would take suitcases full of coins onto those islands to avoid tax.

it seems nothing much ever changes
Title: Re: Large Roman and Celtic Coin Hoard Found
Post by: Mark on June 27, 2012, 09:19:17 AM
They belong, apparently, to Jimmy Carr ...
Title: Re: Large Roman and Celtic Coin Hoard Found
Post by: John Secker on June 30, 2012, 05:01:31 PM
Of course not, don't be silly. They were just loaned to him :)
Title: Re: Large Roman and Celtic Coin Hoard Found
Post by: Mark on July 01, 2012, 06:02:23 PM
More coverage (from explorator):

http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=46800
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2012/jun/26/iron-age-coins-discovered-jersey
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9358395/Iron-Age-coins-worth-1m-found-by-Jersey-treasure-hunters.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/massive-celtic-coins-hoard-found-on-jersey-7888748.html