7. A Roman Relic at a Department Store in England
Place: Colchester, United Kingdom
Year Found: 2014
Estimated Value: Not Known
A little box found beneath the floors of an apparently normal Fenwick department store in Colchester, England, in September 2014 stunned the world. The box, which had lain unopened for several centuries, had precious jewelry made of gold and silver that had been minted in 60 AD.
Lovemoney.com/Roman Treasure in England’s Department Store
This priceless Roman relic was placed on public display at Colchester Castle because it provides an insight into Roman imperial life. One of the most valuable antiquities ever discovered in the nation is still the jewelry pieces.