The ‘electrifying’ find is stamped with the name ‘Esunertos’ - a previously unrecorded Iron Age ruler.
The treasure trove of coins, including a William III crown dating back to 1696, were kept in the bottom of the man’s wardrobe and also discovered inside a locked desk drawer.
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