The coin, a gold Unite piece, has a currency worth of 20 shillings, said the British news agency SWNS, but it is expected to sell for roughly £1,500-£2,500 (about $1,800 to $3,000 in U.S. currency).

Experts have determined the true worth of a rare British coin - and it can sell for a hefty sum. The distinctive gold ...

The rare coin was discovered in March 2023 in Hampshire county and was auctioned Sept. 28 for 20,400 British pounds ($24,720), Spink auction house said in a series of statements.

How the coin made its way to Newfoundland’s coast is likely to remain a mystery; in the meantime, analysis in ongoing, and a more formal archaeological dig may happen later on, Brake tells CBC News.