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Roman Empire
11 Apr 2010
The Frome Hoard is a hoard of 52,503 Roman coins found in April 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England. The coins were contained in a ceramic pot 45 cm (18 in) in diameter, and date from AD 253 to 305. Most of the coins are made from debased silver or bronze. The hoard is one of the largest ever found in Britain, and is also important as it contains the largest group ever found of coins issued during the reign of ...
Roman Empire Events
| 44BC Mar 15 |
Julius Caesar Assassinated
On the Ides of March (or March 15), 44 B.C., Julius Caesar was assassinated, at the foot of a statue of Pompey where the Senate was meeting.
Because of the assassination of Julius Cae...
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| 14 Aug 19 |
Augustus, First Emperor of Rome, Dies
"Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit." —Augustus
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| 410 Aug 24 |
Rome Falls to Alaric the Goth
The Sack of Rome occurred on August 24, 410. The city was attacked by the Visigoths, led by Alaric I. At that time, Rome was no longer the capital of the Western Roman Empire, replaced in...
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| 2010 Apr 11 |
Metal Detectorist Dave Crisp Discovers a Hoard of Roman Coins Worth Over £300,000
The Frome Hoard is a hoard of 52,503 Roman coins found in April 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England. The coins were contained in a ceramic pot 45 cm (18 i...
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