The Malmesbury Coin Hoard was found by a metal detectorist in 2012 in a field in Milbourne, Malmesbury. This rare and fascinating find contains an amazing collection of 1266 Roman coins enclosed in the remains of its original pot. The coins are mainly from the early 4th century and reflect a highly dynamic period in Roman history when emperors were frequently changing.
The hoard is a gateway to an earlier time, inspiring everyone who sees it to imagine what life was like when Romans lived and farmed in the Malmesbury area.
With a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and grants from the Association of Independent Museums and the Malmesbury Area Board and donations, a team of volunteers were able to do the necessary recording and photographing of the coins to allow them to be professionally conserved.
This coin hoard is now on display in the museum and is shown in the links below. For more information see the Malmesbury Coin Hoard website.
