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A British birdwatcher uncovered a treasure trove of ancient Celtic coins earlier this year, revealing his incredible find in a Christmas interview with Treasure Hunting magazine.
“That evening I was doing a bit of bird-watching,” said the lucky man, who is in his 50’s. “After watching a dogfight between a buzzard and a pair of magpies, I stared down and spotted something lying in a bit of the deep ploughed soil which ran around the edge of the field.”
The birdwatcher knew his discovery was of great historical value almost immediately. He’s chosen to remain anonymous.
“I saw the glint of gold and realized it was a beautiful Celtic gold stater, which made me sit down in sheer shock,” said the man. “I then spotted the second coin two feet away and rushed home to get my [metal detector].”…
