Metal detectorists found 15th-century coins near Cappercleuch. The hoard includes Scots and English money, a unique find for Scotland.
Archaeologists later dug at the site, locating five extra coins.
These coins date back to the 15th century. The coins include both Scots and English money; some are English silver groats made by Kings Henry V and Edward IV, while others are Scottish gold demys made by Kings James I and II.
Officials think someone hid the coins long ago, likely around 1460. The Crown Office announced this discovery.
The finders told the Treasure Trove Unit, which checks all Scottish finds. Then, a panel decides the coins’ worth, and the finders will get that value in money.
Keith Young was excited about the discovery and hopes everyone can see the coins. He thinks they might display the hoard in public someday.
Lisa Stephenson called it the find of a lifetime. She enjoyed working with the museum team, an experience they will always remember.
Antony Lee, who works for the Treasure Trove Unit, says mixed coin hoards are common. Hoards from this time, however, aren’t often found in Scotland, making it a very interesting discovery.
Lee praised Keith and Lisa for reporting their find quickly and doing everything correctly.
His team and the museum dug the site, finding more coins and recording details. They worked alongside the finders.