Six ancient gold treasure coins discovered near a village are being sold.

This exciting treasure hoard consists of six gold staters of the Dobunnic ruler Boduoc in exceptional condition, dating to between 5 BC and AD 10.

The collection was found near the village of Standlake by metal detectorists back in 2023.

These finds were reported, declared treasure and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Celtic Coin Index, later disclaimed and returned to the finders and landowner.

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The coins are going up for sale.The coins are going up for sale. (Image: Silbury Coins)

This gives private collectors the rare opportunity to secure a high-grade rarity from the Ancient British inscribed coinage series.

These coins will be offered for sale by auction ending at 5pm on Saturday, December 14, with bidding available through coin dealer Silbury Coins, live on their website, by email or via post.

Ancient coin specialists Silbury Coins are based in Cirencester in neighbouring Gloucestershire and have been handling coins like these for 25 years.

Director John Philpotts said: “Ancient British coins are mini masterpieces and with great experience and market knowledge no one is better placed than us to give these coins the showcasing they deserve.

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The coins were found near Standlake.The coins were found near Standlake. (Image: Silbury Coins)

“It is a pleasure to be involved with this hoard”.

Photographs show the rare golden coins to be in great condition with their imprints still visible.

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