Going out for a walk and finding a treasure valued at thousands of euros is a stroke of luck that rarely happens. But this is exactly what happened to a group of fans who, during a walk in the forest, They unearthed ancient gold and silver coins valued at 150,000 pounds (about 181,000 euros).
According to the British media Metrothe coins date back to the 14th century, and this group of friends made the discovery in Buckinghamshire (England). What was initially the discovery of a few silver coins evolved in a matter of days towards an exceptional historical treasure.
The team initially found 12 intricately decorated silver coins from the reigns of Edward I and II. Shortly after, they detected the treasure jewels, 12 noble gold coins from the time of Edward III, considered ultra rare and related to the Black Death. Excited by the magnitude of their discovery, the four friends decided to camp next to the site to protect it from possible intruders while they continued digging.
A valuable find that you will never forget
The discovery occurred during a metal detecting rally near the historic town of Hambleden. According to British regulations, Any discovery that includes more than three coins must be reported as “treasure.”
After declaring that they had found it, the area was cordoned off and the four protagonists worked as a team to continue the excavation. According to one of the fans who found the treasure, ““It was a miracle, moment after moment for everyone.”. And over four days, They managed to extract 545 silver coins, fragments and valuable pieces of gold, in what they have baptized as the “Hambleden Treasure”.
For the group, this discovery will mark their lives forever, “We knew this would be one of those moments we will never, ever forget. My detector didn’t stop ringing, it seemed like a vacuum cleaner”declared one of them to the aforementioned media.
It is suspected that This valuable treasure was buried by a wealthy person more than 600 years ago to protect their wealth. Currently, it is in a museum that is analyzing it to determine its sale value. The profits obtained from it will be divided between the discoverers and the owner of the land.
The discovery not only represents a important economic value, but also a unique connection with the past, as the coins span the reigns of Edward I (1272-1307) to Edward III (1327-1377) and reflect the wealth and history of medieval England.
While the silver pieces have an estimated value between 20 and 50 pounds (25 and 60 euros each), the rarest ones could reach up to 500 pounds (605 euros). For their part, the complete gold coins have a value of approximately 10,000 pounds (12,000 euros) each, which makes In total they have an approximate value of 150,000 pounds (181,000 euros).