The Beau Street Hoard

(Paperback)

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In 2007 during an archaeological excavation in advance of a hotel development situated 150 metres from the Roman Baths in Bath, a Roman silver coin hoard was unearthed. This hoard was an exceptional find, not only because of its size - 17,500 coins in tota l - but also because of a number of unusual characteristics. Unlike other similar Roman hoards, the coins were discovered in a series of eight money bags - almost eight mini hoards in one - that are likely to have been deposited gradually over time. This small and beautifully illustrated book tells the story of this remarkable find, focussing on the discovery, scientific investigation, interpretation of the hoard, and the parallels and context in the Roman world.

Author Bio

Eleanor Ghey is a curator in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum with responsibility for the Iron Age and Coin Hoards reported as potential Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996. Her role involves reporting and advising on new discoveries and she has published research on hoards from the British Isles and a number of site assemblages. Her background and doctoral research are in archaeology and she has worked at a number of UK museums prior to joining the British Museum in 2007.