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  • Silver coin dating to 211 BC is oldest piece of Roman money ever found in Britain

    02/02/2010 9:15:34 PM PST · by SunkenCiv · 24 replies · 659+ views
    Daily Mail ^ | Friday, January 29th, 2010 | Daily Mail Reporter
    Dating from 211 BC and found near the Leicestershire village of Hallaton, the coin was uncovered with 5,000 other coins, a helmet and a decorated bowl. Unearthed in 2000 by a metal detectorist, staff at the nearby Harborough Museum have only just realised its significance. One side of the coin depicts the goddess Roma wearing her characteristic helmet while mythical twins Castor and Pollux sit astride galloping horses on the reverse. David Sprason, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for communities and well-being said: 'Leicestershire boasts the largest number of Iron Age coins ever professionally excavated in Britain. 'To also have...