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Silver Roman Coin

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Among the hoard, was a silver Roman coin dating back to about 211 BCE – it is the oldest Roman coin ever found in Britain. One side of the coin is stamped with the Goddess Roma and the other side depicts mythical twins Castor and Pollux riding a horse.

Some archaeologists say that the coin is evidence that Britain traded with Rome prior to the Roman conquest in 43 CE.

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