Frome Hoard, Roman coin collection in Taunton, England
Description
The Frome Hoard is a collection of over 52,000 Roman coins buried in a ceramic pot and discovered in Somerset in 2010. The coins date from 253 to 305 AD and are now housed in the Museum of Somerset.
History
The coin collection formed between 253 and 305 AD during a period of political turmoil in the Roman Empire. It holds an especially large group of coins from Carausius, who ruled Britain independently from Rome between 286 and 293 AD.
Culture
The placement of the coins suggests a ritual deposit made by local inhabitants rather than a cache intended for later recovery.
Practical
The hoard is displayed at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, where visitors can see the collection in its archaeological context. Weekday visits tend to be quieter than weekends, making it easier to view the pieces.
Did you know?
The coins belong to 25 different rulers from the Roman Empire and the Gallic Empire, reflecting the complex political situation of that era. This diversity suggests the region traded with multiple currency systems at the same time.
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