The silver coins were 96 denarii and one drachm. The six copper alloy comprised four sestertii and two dupondii. The find has been officially declared treasure.
 Caracalla, AD 198-217. Silver Denarius 3.20g Rome mint, struck 209 AD. | Two metal detectorists found the hoard on pasture land at North Huish near South Brent in Devon. They uncovered 97 silver coins and six copper alloy coins a few inches below the surface. The coins span more than 200 years, from 32BC to the joint rule of Septimius Severus and Caracalla in the early 3rd Century. Experts say the hoard was probably buried after AD205. |
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