Rare US gold coins found buried in London garden

A treasure trove of 80 rare US gold 'Double Eagle' coins has been found buried in a garden in Hackney, east London.

The rare ‘Double Eagle’ $20 pieces, dating from 1854 to 1913, may be worth a six-figure sum.
The coins, minted mostly in San Francisco and Philadelphia, are so large that each one weighs 33 grams.
They were uncovered by two residents, who hit on the find while gardening with friends in Hackney, east London.
Dr Roger Bland, of the British Museum, said: ‘It’s a unique discovery. Nothing like this has been found before.’
The original owner has until next spring to come forward and claim the gold coins. The finders and the location of the find is not being released in an attempt to discourage false claims.
If the coins are declared as treasure, they will become Crown property before being valued. Hackney Museum is understood to be interested in purchasing the coins, and the money paid would be split between the land owner and the finders.