Significant Roman Coin Hoard Discovered in Worcestershire

A remarkable discovery of 1,368 gold and silver coins from the Roman and Iron Age periods has been unearthed during building works in Worcestershire. The hoard, considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the region over the last century, includes the largest known collection of coins from Emperor Nero's reign (AD 54–68). Discovered in the Leigh and Bransford area in late 2023, the treasure is estimated to be worth over £100,000. Most of the coins are silver denarii, minted from as early as 157 BC during the Roman Republic, while the single gold coin is an Iron Age stater pro

A remarkable discovery of 1,368 gold and silver coins from the Roman and Iron Age periods has been unearthed during building works in Worcestershire. The hoard, considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the region over the last century, includes the largest known collection of coins from Emperor Nero's reign (AD 54–68). Discovered in the Leigh and Bransford area in late 2023, the treasure is estimated to be worth over £100,000. Most of the coins are silver denarii, minted from as early as 157 BC during the Roman Republic, while the single gold coin is an Iron Age stater produced for the Dobunni tribe around AD 20–45. Experts from Worcestershire Heritage, Art & Museums highlighted the hoard's historical significance, suggesting it may represent the savings of a wealthy local farmer who supplied the Roman army. The coins were likely stored in a pot crafted at nearby Malvern Hills pottery kilns. Declared as treasure in June 2024, efforts are underway to raise funds to keep the hoard in public display. If successful, it will become an invaluable resource for understanding Worcestershire's rich heritage, complementing two other major finds in the area over the past 25 years.