The discovery of buried treasure often captivates the imagination, evoking images of pirates or ancient civilizations. While Hollywood movies may make us believe these treasures only exist in fiction, the reality is far more intriguing. One such real-life treasure is the Frome Hoard – a colossal cache of Roman coins discovered in England. Coins from the Frome Hoard - showing a range of Emperors Unearthed in April 2010 by amateur metal detectorist Dave Crisp, the Frome Hoard ranks as one of the largest collections of Roman coins ever found in Britain. Concealed within a ceramic pot was an astonishing number of coins - approximately 52,503 to be precise, making this discovery a treasure not only of substantial monetary value but of priceless historical significance. Diagram showing the Amphora in situ and the depth at which the Hoard was found. The coins were minted during the reign of various Roman Emperors, spanning a range of about 40 years, from AD 253 to 293. Most of the coins ...