What Is David Crisp Bronze Pot

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David Crisp was hoping to find something interesting when he set out on a walk with his metal detector in a field in the English countryside. But little did he know he'd of discover a true treasure buried beneath the dirt - a collection of coins dating back to the third century A.D. The 52503 bronze pot about a foot below the surface. k and silver coins contained in a two-foot pot about a foot below the surface. Knowing he'd found something special, Crisp called on a team of archaeologists to unearth the treasure, and they concluded the coins were buried about 1700 years ago. The collection may be valued at $11, but Crisp will get only a portion of the profits: He'll have to split his share with the farmer who owns the

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