ANGERS 1828

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Location

City

Angers

Address

rue de Belfort

County

Maine-et-Loire

Region

Pays de la Loire

Country

France

Ancient place

Iuliomagus

Lat/Long/Alt

47.477 / -0.54 / 25.83 view

Location details

Centred on field

Find spot comment

Sometimes, the hoard has been located in Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine, where the placename Chalouère is known.

Information

5891

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Hoard name

ANGERS 1828

Data type

Hoard

Date of discovery (from)

11 Oct 1828

Total number of coins

31000

Summary

The hoard was found in association with broken vessels and a copper-alloy bracelet. It comprised a considerable number of Iron Age coins. It is not clear whether the coins were originally contained within a vessel. The total number of coins included in the hoard is not precise. According to Grille, there were 100s of PB and 1000s of quinarii. According to Bellouard, there were 2 bushels. Dr Gruet estimated that there were 6,000 potins and 25,000 silver coins. The hoard was found by M. Roncin while digging a pond. The hoard was found in a sump filled with dark earth. 55 examples were acquired by the Cabinet des Médailles (BN 6432-6486). 50 were acquired by the Musée d'Angers.