德文郡寻宝者发现的中世纪银币宝库

一群来自德文郡的寻宝者发现了一堆 21 枚中世纪银币 - 其中一些已有近 800 年的历史。

A group of treasure hunters from Devon have uncovered a hoard of 21 medieval silver coins - some of which are almost 800 years old.

一群来自德文郡的寻宝者发现了一堆 21 枚中世纪银币 - 其中一些已有近 800 年的历史。

The ancient groats and pennies had been lying under the ground for centuries on land close to Okehampton Castle.

这些古老的碎粒硬币和便士已经在奥克汉普顿城堡附近的土地上埋藏了几个世纪。

They were uncovered by five detectorists from Teignbridge History Finders, a club set up just over a year ago in Newton Abbot.

它们是由 Teignbridge History Finders 的五名探测器发现的，该俱乐部是一年多前在牛顿阿伯特成立的。

Jim Luxton, a lorry driver who runs the club in his spare time, described the find as "amazing" and their first significant discovery.

业余时间经营该俱乐部的卡车司机吉姆·拉克斯顿 (Jim Luxton) 形容这一发现“令人惊叹”，也是他们的第一个重大发现。

He said: "I set this small club up about a year ago so to find something so significant like this so soon was fantastic.

他说：“我大约一年前成立了这个小俱乐部，所以这么快就找到了这样重要的事情真是太棒了。

"I organised a group dig in the parish of Okehampton and not too far away from Okehampton Castle.

“我在欧克汉普顿教区组织了一次集体挖掘，距离欧克汉普顿城堡不远。

"I believe the discovery could be linked to the castle. In those days it would have been a lot of money to lose or maybe hidden.

“我相信这一发现可能与这座城堡有关。在那些日子里，如果损失或隐藏的话，会损失很多钱。

"We affectionally named it the Okey hoard but officially it is a hoard found in the parish of Okehampton.

“我们亲切地把它命名为奥基宝藏，但正式来说，它是在奥克汉普顿教区发现的宝藏。

He said the coins were found over an area of around three metres, something known as a scattered hoard.

他说，这些硬币是在大约三米的范围内发现的，这被称为分散的宝藏。

He explained how the find happened and gave credit to members of the team.

他解释了这一发现是如何发生的，并对团队成员表示赞赏。

"At first it was three coins. I then got a call to say I had better get over to the area as we had found another eight coins.

“一开始是三枚硬币。然后我接到电话说我最好前往该地区，因为我们又发现了八枚硬币。

"A few weeks later we had a revisit where I found the last coin to make it a staggering 21 coins.

“几周后，我们再次访问，我发现了最后一枚硬币，数量达到了惊人的 21 枚。

"Credit goes to the five finders Paul May, Neil King, Pete Young, Clive Hammett and Jim Luxton. Also the landowner who wishes to remain anonymous."

“感谢五位发现者保罗·梅、尼尔·金、皮特·杨、克莱夫·哈米特和吉姆·拉克斯顿。还有一位希望保持匿名的土地所有者。”

The coins have been verified as dating from 1282AD to 1434AD.

这些硬币已被证实可追溯到公元 1282 年至公元 1434 年。

The groats are from the reigns of Edward III (1327-1377) and Henry VI (1422-1461)

碎粒玉米粒来自爱德华三世 (1327-1377) 和亨利六世 (1422-1461) 统治时期

Whilst the pennies span from the reign of Edward I (1272-1307) to Henry VI.

便士的年代横跨爱德华一世（1272-1307）统治时期至亨利六世。

It is not known exactly when the coins were deposited in the ground.

目前尚不清楚这些硬币是何时埋入地下的。

But it is thought to have been around the time the last one was minted in 1430.

但人们认为最后一枚硬币的铸造时间大约是 1430 年。

The wear on the older coins indicates they had been in circulation for a long period.

旧硬币上的磨损表明它们已经流通了很长一段时间。

The larger coins clearly show the face of Henry VI.

较大的硬币清楚地显示了亨利六世的脸。

Also on the dig that day a King John (1199-1216AD) short cross penny and two unidentified roman coins were found.

当天的挖掘过程中还发现了一枚约翰王（公元 1199-1216 年）短十字便士和两枚身份不明的罗马硬币。

Due to their age and composition of over 10 per cent precious metal, the hoard is classed as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.

由于其年代久远且含有超过 10% 的贵金属，这些宝藏根据 1996 年《宝藏法》被列为宝藏。

When treasure is found, it must be reported to the local coroner and the landowner.

当发现宝藏时，必须向当地验尸官和土地所有者报告。

Jim says the coins may end up in a museum and be put on display.

吉姆说这些硬币最终可能会进入博物馆并展出。

He admits the coins, though of important historic value, will not make any of the team rich.

他承认这些硬币虽然具有重要的历史价值，但不会让团队中的任何人变得富有。

Teignbridge History Finders are a non-profit club that cover mainly Devon.

Teignbridge History Finders 是一个非营利性俱乐部，主要覆盖德文郡。

Jim says he has always had a passion for history and started the club simply for the joy he gets looking for history under his feet.

吉姆说，他一直对历史充满热情，创立俱乐部只是为了在脚下寻找历史的乐趣。

Anyone interested in joining should email jamesluxton55@btinternet.com

任何有兴趣加入的人请发送电子邮件至 jamesluxton55@btinternet.com