Shapwick Hoard, Roman silver coin collection at Museum of Somerset, England
The Shapwick Hoard contains 9,262 Roman silver coins spanning nearly three centuries, from 31 BC to 224 AD, displayed in protective cases.
Amateur metal detectorists discovered this substantial Roman coin collection in September 1998 within a previously unknown villa complex in Shapwick, Somerset.
The collection includes coins depicting Roman emperors and rare pieces showing Manlia Scantilla, providing information about Roman monetary systems in Britain.
Visitors can examine the hoard at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton Castle, which opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This collection represents the largest discovery of silver denarii in Britain and contains three Lycian drachmas never before found in the country.
GPS coordinates: 51.15170,-2.82380
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:33
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