The Story of the Frome Hoard

The Story of the Frome Hoard

The Story of the Frome Hoard 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

The Frome Hoard is the largest coin hoard found in Britain to date, and the second largest treasure hoard. Discovered in 2010 by Dave Crisp, it comprises 52,503 Roman coins contained in a ceramic pot. It has been dated to the period AD 253 to 293.

The museum’s new display relates the history of this fascinating find.

Images © Somerset Council and South West Heritage Trust