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MNeagle
22nd March 2012, 10:44 AM
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The coins were found close to the Roman Baths



More than 30,000 Roman coins have been found by archaeologists working on the site of a new hotel in Bath.

The silver coins are believed to date from 270AD and are being described as the fifth largest hoard ever found.

They were discovered by archaeologists working 150 metres from the historic Roman Baths.

The coins are fused together and have been sent to the British Museum.

Conservators are expected to take at least a year to work through them.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-17480016#TWEET111273

Silver Rocket Bitches!
22nd March 2012, 11:44 AM
Why are they fused together ???

mamboni
22nd March 2012, 12:05 PM
Why are they fused together ???

Apparently, they are covered with some sticky hardened liquid. You know those kinky Romans.

madfranks
22nd March 2012, 12:06 PM
Nice hoard! I wonder if any of the archaeologists took home a little souvenir before they sent them away to the museum?