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Iron Age shields
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A new exhibition starts on Britain's most important archaeology finds opens soon at the British Museum.
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Silver coins dating to the 3rd century AD
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The display is comprises hundreds of objects including Roman coins, ceramic pots and - perhaps most saliently - a magnificent Frome hoard pot.
The pot itself was swollen with 52,503 coins when it was found in Somerset in 2010, and promises to be the centerpiece of a fine array of archaeological trinkets, which were described in an article by Culture24 a few days ago.
Bronze Age weapons discovered in the River Thames will also make an appearance, as will the first Iron Age coin hoards; all of the objects have been subject to extensive study at the British Museum.
Together, they not only symbolises Britain's rich history, but also the success of her laws: the Treasure Act of 1996 obliged treasure hunters to report their discoveries, and this potentially superb exhibition owes itself to the act.
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Roman ceramic money box, with coins and a spoon
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What:
Hoards: The Hidden History of Ancient Britain
Where:
The British Museum, London
When:
December 3 2015 – May 22 2016.
