Detectorist shocked as his hoard sells for more than £48,000

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A hoard of Roman coins unearthed by a detectorist at South Petherton in November 2013 smashed expectations when it came up for sale at Lawrences in Crewkerne on Thursday, May 19.

The remarkable cache, discovered by Mr George Hughes of South Petherton, comprised over 7,500 coins and went for a total of more than £48,800 at auction including premium.

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