A HOARD of Roman coins discovered in a Newport field will be under the microscope at the National Roman Legion Museum later this month.
The Roman coins were uncovered by amateur archaeologist Brian Stephens in a pasture field near his home in Llanvaches in June 2006.
They are believed to be one of the largest second century silver coin hoards recorded from Roman Britain and were declared treasure in July 2007.
The hoard, made up of 599 silver denarii ranging from the times of emperors Nero (AD54 to 68) and Antonio Pius (AD138 to 161) is now on display at the museum in Caerleon.
Later this month an evening lecture at the museum will examine the coins, their issuers and designs and some of the stories behind them.
The bulk of the coins come from two reigns, Trajan (AD 98 to 117) and Hadrian (AD 117 to 138).
The lecture will also look at the coins in the context of the currency and life of this corner of the Empire at the time of the hoard's burial.
Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are £3 and are available by calling 01633 423134.
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