Digging a tiny piece of gold, the new test is a 3,000-year-old treasure

Graham Ingledow has found rare artifacts near an ancient Roman fort in Wigton, Cumbria, England. And you know that stuff is very rare.

'I think it's the only one found in Cumbria. But at first I didn't know what it was. When I found out it was a 3,000-year-old treasure, I was surprised, ' said the 39-year-old man.

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The gold bracelet weighs 14g with 80-82% gold.

Through the survey, only 15cm above the ground, the Penannular bracelet was found to contain 80-82 % gold.

Dr. Nicholas Shaw, assistant investigator of Cumbria County, who organized a treasure investigation at Cumbria House on October 1, said the ring is still in good condition.

After a thorough inspection, the British Museum said that the gold bracelet was ancient, weighing 14g and considered a treasure under the Treasure Act of 1996.

The bracelet dates from 1150 - 800 BC. This treasure also contains about 14-15% silver and about 4% copper.

Dr. Shaw said: 'It is closely related to similar findings in England and Ireland dating to the same year 3,000 years ago. That really is a treasure '.

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Graham Ingledow said that the ring may be small but very solid.

According to local newspapers, Graham, a manager at Howden's Winery, said the gold bracelet could be worn on women's hair, while others believe the Penannular ring is the first currency. First. Currently, the exact function of this treasure has yet to be clarified.

The treasure hunter with Graham, Shaun Monico from Kirkoswald, said: 'You just want to keep and watch it. Its weight is incredible. It's small but if you put it in your hand, it's very solid and heavy. "

'Most of the things we find are gilded but this is definitely gold,' Shaun added.

The duo also discovered 56 Roman bronze coins at Tebay, dating back to about 380 BC. Together with the British Museum, they will determine their value and whether or not they are classified as treasure.

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The coins that this duo can dig.

This action identifies the objects found as treasures not a single coin, but they contain at least 10% gold or silver and at least 300 years old.

Therefore, in the past, the duo only found metal in a few years. However, now they are very satisfied with their findings.

'Some people go on digging and searching for 40 years and they have never found treasure. It is interesting to know that these are only 15cm above the ground. This land will have many good things to look for , 'Graham added.