The pair initially thought that they had come across an electrical cord six inches under their floorboards, according to The Sun — but when they investigated further, it actually turned out to be a cup the size of a soda can that was shockingly filled with coins dating from between 1610 to 1727.
When they discovered the treasure trove, the couple reached out to Spink & Son, a London-based auction company, according to the outlet. The company traveled to their home to check out the coins and traced their lineage back to a family nearly 300 years ago.
According to The Sun, the gold coins belonged to the Fernley-Maisters, a wealthy family from Hull, England, who were well-known merchants. They also discovered that later generations of the Fernley-Maister family served as members of Parliament and Whig politicians in the early 1700s.
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When they discovered the treasure trove, the couple reached out to Spink & Son, a London-based auction company, according to the outlet. The company traveled to their home to check out the coins and traced their lineage back to a family nearly 300 years ago.
According to The Sun, the gold coins belonged to the Fernley-Maisters, a wealthy family from Hull, England, who were well-known merchants. They also discovered that later generations of the Fernley-Maister family served as members of Parliament and Whig politicians in the early 1700s.
Couple finds $800K in rare gold coins — hidden under kitchen floor
While undertaking a new home renovation project, they hit the shocking jackpot.
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