Another old story but one I need to document for research purposes. Those who read my blog regularly will know that I am at present recording a number of old hoards in order to get an online database.
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A man unearthed a priceless hoard of 20,000 Roman coins as he dug a new fishpond in his back garden.
Experts say the money may date from the 4th Century and could be the biggest find of its kind in Britain.
The coins were crammed into a ceramic pot which broke up as it was dug out of the ground at Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.
Now a coroner must decide if Ken Allen, who made the discovery, can keep the treasure.
Gail Boyle, from Bristol Museum, said: "This is the most amazing find of treasure to come out of this area for 30 years."
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