Deepdale Hoard facts for kids
The Deepdale Hoard is a collection of ancient Roman coins. It was found in 1979 near a place called Deepdale in North Lincolnshire, England. A "hoard" means a hidden collection of valuable items. This hoard included 260 silver coins, called siliquae, and one gold coin, known as a solidus.
How the Hoard Was Found
The first coins from the Deepdale Hoard were discovered on May 11, 1979. More coins were found over the next two years. Most of the coins were inside a pot, which was about two-thirds complete. Other coins were scattered nearby.
The coins were made during the time of several Roman emperors. These emperors included Constantius II and Honorius. This means the coins were buried sometime between the middle of the 4th century and the early 5th century AD.
Where to See the Hoard Today
After being found, the Deepdale Hoard was split up. Parts of it are now kept in different museums. You can see pieces of this ancient treasure at the British Museum in London. Other parts are at the North Lincolnshire Museum and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Museum Service.
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