Gold coins find lodged with National Museum of Ireland

17th century gold coins find lodged with National Museum of Ireland -  One of the most significant finds of 17th century gold coins ever in Ireland has been lodged with the National Museum of Ireland.

The hoard of 81 gold coins – dating to the reigns of Charles II, James II, William and Mary and William III – was unearthed on 14 January 2013 during ground works being undertaken at Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary.

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