They were found during a series of organised metal detecting rallies on a series of fields near Colby.

At a hearing at Norfolk Coroner's Court, Johanna Thompson, the area coroner, declared the items treasure.

The finds were described as a significant early medieval hoard and include coins linked to the Merovingian kingdom, the Byzantine empire and early continental Europe.

The treasure hearing first opened on March 26, 2026, but was adjourned until April 22 to allow further documentation to be gathered.

At the resumed hearing, the court was told 13 had been found between January 23 and October 9, 2022, during a series of organised metal detecting rallies on fields belonging to the same farm.

A further coin was later discovered on March 31, 2024.

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