In a surprising twist during their home renovation, a family in West Dorset, England, unearthed over 1,000 gold and silver coins dating back to the 17th century, hidden beneath their kitchen floor. This remarkable find, believed to have been stashed during the English Civil War, was auctioned for a stunning £60,740, nearly doubling its pre-sale estimate. #TreasureFind #HomeRenovation #HistoricalDiscovery #AuctionSuccess
In a surprising twist during their home renovation, a family in West Dorset, England, unearthed over 1,000 gold and silver coins dating back to the 17th century, hidden beneath their kitchen floor. This remarkable find, believed to have been stashed during the English Civil War, was auctioned for a stunning £60,740, nearly doubling its pre-sale estimate. 🏡💰👑 #TreasureFind #HomeRenovation #HistoricalDiscovery #AuctionSuccess
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English Family Finds More Than a Thousand 17th-Century Coins During Home Renovation
The hoard, which collectively sold for $75,000, was likely buried during the First English Civil War
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