Rare gold coins from 5BC to go on sale after being found by metal detectorists near Standlake

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

A hoard of six gold staters struck by the Dobunnic ruler Boduoc has been disclaimed and will now be sold at auction.

The coins, dating to between 5 BC and 10 AD, were found by metal detectorists near Standlake in 2023 and were declared treasure.

They were recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Celtic Coin Index before being disclaimed and returned to the finders and landowner.

The coins are now offered for sale by auction. (Image: Silbury Coins)

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

The 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.

“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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