Seven inches below the ground in Greater Manchester, an incredible 650-year-old discovery was made
Coins dating back around 650 years have been found in Greater Manchester. As well dealing with deaths, coroners are sometimes tasked with deciding whether historical finds are 'treasure' and were legitimately found.
Expert Carl Savage said they dated from around 1360 to 1377, dubbing them a legitimate historical find. Inquests have to be carried out if two or more coins are found and if they're at least 300-years-old and constitute more than 10 per cent precious metal. Coroner Ms Mitchell accepted the correct procedures had been followed. Reports from the British Museum and Mr Savage confirmed the find was indeed treasure.
Landowners and detectorists often have an agreement in place should a discovery be made. Many opt to split the cash 50/50 should a find be flogged.
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