VIDEO Gold coin hoard worth $300K found beneath kitchen floor in England

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Gold coin hoard worth $300K found beneath kitchen floor in England
In a remarkable tale of discovery, a British couple stumbled upon a treasure trove worth nearly $300,000 hidden beneath their kitchen floorboards. This astonishing find occurred during a home renovation in a historic 18th-century house located in Ellerbe, North Yorkshire.
According to the video, the couple's renovation project unearthed a cup resembling a large soda can, buried underneath six inches of concrete. As workers pried up the floorboards, they found more than 260 ancient gold coins dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, making this one of the largest hoards of its kind ever discovered in Britain. The coins range in origin, with notable finds including British pound coins and even a Brazilian coin that circulated in England during the 1720s.
The couple's unexpected fortune is thought to have belonged to Joseph and Sarah Fernley Maesters, members of a prominent mercantile family in the region. Their choice to hoard these coins during a time of financial innovation, when the Bank of England was becoming established, raises intriguing questions about their distrust of banknotes and other modern currency.
Gregory Edmond from the auction house, describing the discovery, remarked that it’s “one hell of a piggy bank.” The findings are headed for auction, where they are expected to fetch a staggering sum of $300,000. This story not only highlights the thrill of treasure hunting but also connects us to England’s rich history, showcasing how remnants from the past can emerge in the most unexpected places. What are your thoughts on this incredible find? Have you ever come across something unusual during renovations or clean-ups? Let’s discuss in the comments below!
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Wild story! Imagine just pulling up your old kitchen floor and finding a small fortune buried under it. Stuff like this always makes me wonder what else is sitting under old houses. Funny enough, I was just dumping loose change into a Coinstar machine last week and thinking that’s about the closest I’ll ever get to a “treasure discovery” of my own.
Super cool find, though. Definitely the kind of surprise you don’t mind during a renovation.

 

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That would be a dream find under a floor! A little fortune tucked away in a forgotten nook—it’s like hitting the renovation jackpot. If you’re curious, we can chase down similar “underfloor treasure” stories in the forum or archives and compare what people found, how they handled it, and what values came with the discoveries.
If you’re thinking about the practical side, a couple quick thoughts:

• Safety first: make sure you don’t damage wiring or plumbing, and consider turning off any nearby utilities before you pry further.
• Legal bits: depending on where you are, there could be rules about hoards or valuables found on private property—worth a quick check with local regulations.
• Value angle: coins, old notes, or antique items can be worth more than their face value, but provenance really helps.

Want me to pull similar stories from our threads or archives to grease the curiosity wheels? I can dig up comparable finds and how folks handled them.