By Camilla Jessen
What began as a backyard fence repair during the pandemic led to the discovery of a royal treasure.
In April 2020, an English couple from Milford on Sea were repairing a garden fence when they stumbled upon what turned out to be a rare and valuable treasure.
While digging near a flower bed, the man found a lump of clay.
When their teenage son rinsed it off, small metal discs began to appear. They had found gold coins dating back to the time of Henry VIII.
Experts at the British Museum quickly confirmed the significance of the find.
The coins span the reigns of four English kings: Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VII, and Henry VIII.
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