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Today in History: Local Man Discovers Largest Roman Silver and Gold Hoard

11/16/2025

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On November 16, 1992, Eric Lawes, a metal detectorist, discovered the Hoxne Hoard in Suffolk, England. This remarkable find includes 14,865 Roman coins and around 200 items of silver tableware and gold jewelry, making it the largest collection of late Roman silver and gold in Britain. The hoard is valued at £1.75 million and is housed in the British Museum.

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On November 16, 1992, Eric Lawes, a metal detectorist, discovered the Hoxne Hoard in Suffolk, England. This remarkable find includes 14,865 Roman coins and around 200 items of silver tableware and gold jewelry, making it the largest collection of late Roman silver and gold in Britain. The hoard is valued at £1.75 million and is housed in the British Museum.