While walking his dog with his mom, a 12-year-old boy in the U.K. made an unexpected discovery in a field — not a stick for his dog or an interesting rock, but a first-century gold bracelet from Roman Britain.
Unlike most other jewelry from the Roman era, the lustrous bracelet probably wasn’t worn by a woman, researchers later surmised. Instead, it likely belonged to a man who had received the accessory as a military honor, likely an “award for bravery,” according to a statement from the local Chichester District Council.
The cuff bracelet has been described as “exceptional” and “relatively rare in Roman Britain,” especially because it’s crafted from gold, according to the statement.
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A newly announced analysis of the bracelet revealed that it was made from sheet gold with raised moldings, and it dates to the first century A.D., not too long after Roman emperor Claudius invaded Britain in A.D. 43.
I didn’t see what the family was compensated for the bracelet in the article. Would seem odd to me if there is zero compensation.
My understanding is that it was declared “treasure”, it was assured and handed back to him. The museum expressed an interest and a fund paid for it to be acquired. They are not announcing the amount either because of his agenor because the family want privacy.
They have a whole process for this in the UK. Typically the finder gets a reward.
Haha, 3 months in nick. “What are you in for?” “Ah, found an old bit of tin in a field and the local coroner found out. You?”
What ever happened to the universal rule of finders keepers?!
The British only apply that logic when they’re pillaging lands that aren’t their own, apparently
It’s all HMTreasure
“While walking dog in UK” sounds like he’d gone to the UK to walk his dog.
- “Drop it! Dropitt!!”
- [barks a legions tune in latin]
