金屬探測者在農民領域發現的稀有金幣以4,700英鎊的價格出售

硬幣已有近200，000年的歷史

A rare gold coin, discovered by a metal detectorist in a farmer's field near Dudley, has sold for £4,700 at auction.

由金屬探測者在達德利（Dudley）附近的農民田裡發現的一枚稀有金幣，在拍賣會上以4,700英鎊的價格售出。

The coin, which dates back to 69AD, was found by 76-year-old Ron Walters, from Wall Heath, in May last year.

去年5月，來自沃爾·希思（Wall Heath）的76歲的羅恩·沃爾特斯（Ron Walters）發現了這枚硬幣的歷史可以追溯到69AD。

It is said to be the first aureus of emperor Aulus Vitellius to ever be recorded as a find in England.

據說這是第一個在英格蘭發現的皇帝奧魯斯·維特里烏斯（Aulus Vitellius）的巨石。

After Ron's discovery, the coin was sent to the British Museum, which disclaimed it. It was then returned to Ron before it went under the hammer at Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, West Midlands on Thursday.

羅恩（Ron）發現後，硬幣被送往大英博物館，該博物館否認了它。然後，它於週四在西米德蘭茲郡斯托布里奇的菲爾德斯拍賣行的錘子下返回羅恩。

The item sold for £4,700 - an incredible sum which will be split between the landowner and Ron.

該商品以4,700英鎊的價格出售 - 一筆不可思議的金額，將在土地所有者和羅恩之間分配。

The coin is a significant find, as Aulus Vitellius was a Roman emperor for eight months, from 19 April to 20 December AD 69 - the last of Nero's three short-lived successors.

硬幣是一個重要的發現，因為Aulus Vitellius是羅馬皇帝八個月，從4月19日至12月20日公元69年，這是Nero的三位短期繼任者的最後一位。

He came to power after the defeat of Emperor Otho in a civil war between rival claimants to the imperial throne.

在帝國王位的競爭對手索賠人之間的內戰中，奧索皇帝擊敗了奧索之後，他上台。

His reign was characterized by indulgence in luxury, feasting, and an excessive lifestyle, which contrasted with the growing instability within the empire.

他的統治的特徵是放縱奢侈品，盛宴和過度生活方式，與帝國內日益增長的不穩定形成鮮明對比。

The emperor's aureus coins are typically found in the provinces of Gaul, and this is the first time that one has been discovered in England.

皇帝的金黃色硬幣通常在高盧省發現，這是英格蘭第一次發現的金幣。

The coin is in good condition for its age, with some wear and tear to be expected. It is a valuable addition to any coin collection.

硬幣的年齡狀況良好，可以預期一些磨損。這是任何硬幣集合的寶貴補充。

Speaking after the coin sold at auction, Ron said: "I was told by my wife to bugger off and get out the house for a bit, which I was glad I did.

羅恩在拍賣會上出售的硬幣後說：“我的妻子告訴我，我很高興我很高興自己做了一會兒。

"I was out for a couple of hours and I picked a signal up. I started digging a bit but then lost the signal.

“我出去了幾個小時，然後拿起一個信號。我開始挖掘一些，但隨後丟失了信號。

"I managed to get this reading again from a clod of earth about 2ft away from me, I broke it open and then this coin dropped into my hand.

“我設法從距離我約2英尺的地球塊中再次獲得了讀物，我打開了它，然後把硬幣掉進了手中。

"My heart was racing, I just popped it in my pocket and went straight back home.

“我的心在賽車，我只是把它彈出在口袋裡，直接回到家。

"In metal detecting circles, a Roman coin is probably among the best things you can find."

“在金屬探測圈中，羅馬硬幣可能是您能找到的最好的東西之一。”

When asked how he felt after the coin has fetched almost 5k at auction, Ron added: "I thought it might go for a bit more but it's been amazing to be part of a historic discovery and it's certainly something to tell the grandkids.

當被問到硬幣在拍賣會上取得近5k之後的感覺時，羅恩補充說：“我認為這可能會有更多，但是成為一個歷史性發現的一部分真是太神奇了，這肯定是告訴孫子孫子的事情。

"I'll keep on searching for more treasures with my metal detector but they did tell me this was a once in a lifetime find, so I doubt I'll find anything like this ever again."

“我將繼續用我的金屬探測器尋找更多的寶藏，但他們確實告訴我這是一生的發現，所以我懷疑我會再發現這樣的東西。”