Plumber stumbles across hoard of ancient coins in field: 'Once in a lifetime find'
David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, Leicestershire, is auctioning off 50 coins that he found while metal detecting in summer 2023. The hoard dates back to Ancient Rome.
Metal detectorists discover hoard of priceless gold coins dating back to Biblical times
A pair of Dutch metal detectorists uncovered an unusual hoard of Roman and British coins dating back to Biblical times, ...
50p coin that looks like others, but with unusual feature, could be worth huge sum
A 50 pence piece from 2011 has become a sought after item among collectors - and there's one particular thing to look out for ...
Rare Olympics 50p error coin could be worth £3,000 - what to look for
An expert has urged people to be on the lookout for a highly sought after coin that could be worth a staggering £3,000. This 50 pence piece from 2011 has even been sold for as much as £3,500 in the ...
Ancient British coins taken by Roman soldiers found in Europe
The hoard contains 44 British coins that bear the name of British Celtic King Cunobelin, who reigned from around AD5 to AD40 ...
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Rare 2p coin with minting error could fetch £1,000 - here's what to look for
At the time of reporting a 1983 2p coin with "new pence" mistakenly struck on its reverse is available as part of a special uncirculated set from the same year, priced at £1,250 by the Britannia ...
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Brits urged to check change for 2p coin worth £1,000 but only if it has this specific date
including the rare 2p coin, can be purchased for £1,250 from the Britannia Coin Company. The Royal Mint explains on its website: "In 1983 a small number of 2p coins were mistakenly struck with ...
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Royal Mint: Coin company confirms five rarest coins in 2025
A coin expert from Royal Wootton Bassett has revealed the five rare coins that shoppers should look out for in 2025. The coins, which include 50ps, £2s and even a £5, could be worth thousands if you ...