Ancient Coins Discovered and Set for Auction in UK
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Gold coins believed to be from the 15th century and possibly owned by a local merchant during the Battle of Bosworth Field, where Richard III was killed, have been found in Leicestershire, England. The coins will be put up for auction and could fetch nearly $25,000. Bosworth Field has been a popular place for treasure findings in the past, including a gold angel of Richard III found in 2012. Richard III reigned for just two years and was defeated and killed by Henry Tudor on the battlefield.