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The 42 British coins, which historians refer to as "staters," were minted between 5 B.C. and 43 A.D., and are made of gold, silver, and copper.

By British law, “treasure” refers to any object older than 300 years and at least 10 percent precious metal. Single coins are not considered treasure — but two, found together, are.