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Source: Telegraph (UK)
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3-17-08

Treasure hunter finds rare Carausius coins

A treasure-hunter could be in line for a small fortune after unearthing two rare coins that shed light on a little-known rebel Roman emperor.

Derrick Fretwell's finds, which date back to AD286 and the reign of Carausius, have been hailed "priceless" by experts at the British Museum.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)