The Beau Street Hoard

By Eleanor Ghey

In 2007 during an archaeological excavation in advance of a hotel development situated 150 metres from the Roman Baths in Bath; a Roman silver coin hoard was unearthed. This hoard was an exceptional find; not only because of its size - 17; 500 coins in total - but also because of a number of unusual characteristics. Unlike other similar Roman hoards; the coins were discovered in a series of eight money bags - almost eight mini hoards in one - that are likely to have been deposited gradually over time.
This small and beautifully illustrated book tells the story of this remarkable find; focussing on the discovery; scientific investigation; interpretation of the hoard; and the parallels and context in the Roman world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714118265
• ISBN13: 9780714118260
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 7.2"