英格兰多塞特郡 17 世纪钱币宝藏发掘出土历史宝藏

在英国多塞特郡的厨房翻修过程中，贝蒂和罗伯特·福克斯在混凝土地板下发现了 1,000 枚 17 世纪的硬币。这些硬币被称为普顿宝藏，由詹姆斯一世、查理一世、伊丽莎白一世、菲利普和玛丽统治时期的金、银和六便士组成。该发现预计在即将举行的拍卖会上拍出约 35,000 英镑的价格。

Discovery of 17th-Century Coin Hoard Uncovers Historical Treasure

17 世纪钱币宝藏的发现揭示了历史宝藏

Dorset, England – April 12, 2023

英国多塞特郡 – 2023 年 4 月 12 日

A remarkable discovery in the heart of the English countryside has unearthed a treasure trove from the annals of history. Betty and Robert Fooks, residents of a 17th-century farmhouse in Dorset, stumbled upon a hidden cache of over 1,000 coins dating back to the early 17th century.

英国乡村中心的一项非凡发现挖掘出了历史编年史中的宝库。贝蒂·福克斯 (Betty Fooks) 和罗伯特·福克斯 (Robert Fooks) 是多塞特郡一座 17 世纪农舍的居民，他们偶然发现了一个隐藏的藏品，里面藏有 1,000 多枚可追溯到 17 世纪初的硬币。

The fortuitous find occurred during a renovation project undertaken by the couple to enhance the ceiling height of their ancient abode. As Robert, an agricultural engineer, meticulously removed the concrete floor of the kitchen, he encountered an unexpected sight—a smashed glazed pottery bowl filled with glimmering coins.

这一偶然的发现是在这对夫妇进行的一项翻修工程中发现的，该工程旨在​​提高他们古老住所的天花板高度。当农业工程师罗伯特小心翼翼地拆除厨房的水泥地板时，他遇到了意想不到的景象——一个打碎的釉面陶碗，里面装满了闪闪发光的硬币。

Intrigued by their discovery, the Fookses promptly reported their find to the local finds liaison officer, who subsequently arranged for the coins to be transported to the British Museum for expert analysis and identification. The coins, now known as the Poorton hoard, have been meticulously cleaned and examined by museum curators, revealing their historical significance.

福克斯夫妇对他们的发现很感兴趣，立即向当地发现联络官报告了他们的发现，后者随后安排将这些硬币运往大英博物馆进行专家分析和鉴定。这些硬币现在被称为普顿宝藏，经过博物馆馆长的精心清理和检查，揭示了它们的历史意义。

The hoard comprises a diverse assemblage of gold coins minted during the reigns of James I and Charles I, silver half crowns, shillings, and sixpences, as well as silver shillings and sixpences from the reign of Elizabeth I and Philip and Mary.

这些宝藏包括詹姆斯一世和查理一世统治时期铸造的各种金币、半克朗、先令和六便士银币，以及伊丽莎白一世、菲利普和玛丽统治时期铸造的银先令和六便士。

"It's a 400-year-old house, so there was a lot of work to do," recounted Betty Fooks, an NHS health visitor. "We removed all the floors and ceilings, taking it back to its stone walls. We decided to lower the ground floor to give us more ceiling height."

“这是一座有 400 年历史的房子，所以有很多工作要做，”NHS 健康访客贝蒂·福克斯 (Betty Fooks) 回忆道。 “我们拆除了所有地板和天花板，将其带回石墙。我们决定降低底层，以增加天花板高度。”

"One evening, I was with the children when my husband called to say they'd found something," she recalled. "He put all the coins in a bucket. If we hadn't lowered the floor, they would still be hidden there. I presume the person intended to retrieve them but never got the chance."

“一天晚上，我和孩子们在一起，我丈夫打电话说他们发现了一些东西，”她回忆道。 “他把所有的硬币都放在一个桶里。如果我们没有降低地板，它们仍然会藏在那里。我猜想那个人打算取回它们，但一直没有机会。”

According to Julian Smith, a specialist at Duke's auctioneers in Dorchester, the coins are believed to have been deposited on a single occasion, possibly by a wealthy individual who intended to retrieve them later.

多切斯特杜克大学拍卖行的专家朱利安·史密斯表示，这些硬币据信是一次性存放的，可能是由一位打算稍后取回的富人存放的。

"The cottage is situated in a small hamlet in west Dorset and is a 17th-century long-house," Smith explained. "The modern concrete floor was removed, and the floor was dug down by nearly 2 feet to provide greater height to the downstairs of the property."

“这座小屋位于多塞特郡西部的一个小村庄，是一座 17 世纪的长屋，”史密斯解释道。 “现代混凝土地板被拆除，地板被挖了近2英尺，为楼下提供了更大的高度。”

"In some areas, there were old flagstones under the concrete, but the area where the coins were found was bare earth," he added. "The coins were brought to the British Museum for identification and cleaning, and their experts believe they were all buried at the same time."

“在某些地区，混凝土下有旧石板，但发现硬币的区域却是裸露的土地，”他补充道。 “这些硬币被带到大英博物馆进行鉴定和清理，专家认为它们都是同时埋葬的。”

The Poorton hoard will be offered for sale at Duke's auctioneers on April 23, 2023, and is expected to fetch an estimated £35,000. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund the ongoing renovation of the Fookses' historic home, ensuring that its legacy continues to be cherished by generations to come.

普顿宝藏将于 2023 年 4 月 23 日在杜克大学拍卖行拍卖，预计售价为 35,000 英镑。出售所得将用于资助福克斯家族历史住宅的持续翻修，确保其遗产继续为子孙后代所珍视。

This momentous discovery offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of our ancestors, revealing their hopes, fears, and aspirations. The Poorton hoard serves as a tangible reminder of the rich tapestry of history that unfolds beneath our very feet, waiting to be unearthed and appreciated.

这一重大发现让我们对我们祖先的生活有了深刻的了解，揭示了他们的希望、恐惧和愿望。普顿宝藏切实地提醒我们，丰富的历史就在我们脚下展开，等待着被挖掘和欣赏。