Metal detector enthusiast unearths 2,000-year-old Roman ingot worth up to £250,000...

[garryson]

Jason Baker, 31, found the 2ft mining ingot on a farm in Wells, Somerset
It is inscribed with the name of emperor Marcus Aurelius Armeniacus
Museum worker said it was the 'best thing he'd ever seen'




Read more: Metal detector enthusiast unearths 2,000-year-old Roman ingot worth up £250,000 on Somerset farm  | Daily Mail Online

 

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[eyemustdigtreasure]

that's a LOT of LEAD!
Great find!
I usually pass up a large target, too....SIGH!

 

[kingskid1611]

What a find and he can keep it all too. Nice find