In 2007, Cotswold Archaeology was involved in the excavation of a very large hoard of Roman coins from Beau Street, Bath. In total, 17,577 coins were recovered!
The hoard has been through the Treasure Act process and all of the coins have been conserved to an identification standard – that is the legend and significant features are readable – at the British Museum.
From 14 March 2015 the Beau Street Hoard will be on permanent public display in a new interactive exhibit within the People of Aquae Sulis Gallery, at The Roman Baths, Bath.
Further information can be found on the Roman Baths webpage and by following them on Twitter @BeauStHoard and Facebook for updates.
A blog from the British Museum conservators provides a fascinating insight into the process of cleaning and conserving the hoard.
Cotswold Archaeology’s Hazel O’Neill excavated the hoard and spoke about it to BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvill a couple of days before the opening of the exhibition. You can hear Hazel’s interview at around 2 hrs 16 mins into the show.
