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2,000-Year-Old Coin Donated to Leeds Museums Sparks Curiosity

3/11/2026

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A rare ancient coin dating over 2,000 years is now at Leeds Discovery Centre.
The coin was handed to a bus driver in the 1950s.
James Edwards kept the coin and then passed it to his grandson, Peter.
Peter donated the coin to Leeds Museums and Galleries, where it now resides.
Salma Arif of Leeds City Council emphasized its storytelling value.

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Story summary

A rare ancient coin dating over 2,000 years is now at Leeds Discovery Centre.
The coin was handed to a bus driver in the 1950s.
James Edwards kept the coin and then passed it to his grandson, Peter.
Peter donated the coin to Leeds Museums and Galleries, where it now resides.
Salma Arif of Leeds City Council emphasized its storytelling value.