The Beau Street Hoard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780714118260)

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 total - 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: Eleanor Ghey
ISBN-10: 0714118265
ISBN-13: 9780714118260
Publisher: British Museum Press
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2014
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.20h x 7.30w x 0.20d