A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.

Silver coins are highly prized by dealers and collectors — not just because of their silver content, but also because they tend to be scarcer than coins minted with copper, nickel, zinc and ...

The British ... old coin jar might hold more than just spare change – it could be a portal to a fascinating past." However, he also added: "If the coin you own is highly important, the best ...

The three coins ... silver coin of precious metal and is over 300 years old". The coins were found about 6ins (15cm) below the ground in rough grazing land in the Ravenstonedale parish. The ...

A unique combination” of Roman and British coins was uncovered in the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of Lower Germanic Limes in the Roman’s quest to conquer Britannia. Never before has such ...

Silver coins from the Tudor and Stuart periods which were discovered in a field have been officially declared treasure. The three coins, the largest of which is dated 1574, were found by a metal ...

A hoard of silver coins discovered ... is at least 300 years old and contains more than 10% precious metal for it to be declared treasure. The coins will now go to the British Museum for valuation ...