Metal Detectorists in U.K. land huge 14th century hoard

A 14th century hoard of 557 gold and silver coins has been discovered in Buckinghamshire. The haul includes a dozen gold coins from the time of the Black Death. It is one of the biggest hoards found in the UK in the last decade. The finders are four amateur detectorists taking part in a local metal detector rally. The finders were initially delighted to find a dozen silver Edward I and II coins. At the end of the day they had found 276 silver coins and nine gold nobles. The silver coins are believed to be from the reign of Edward I and II - 1272 to 1327.

The full gold nobles might be worth up to £10,000 each although condition may be an issue. The silver coins might be worth between £20 and £50.