[1] The coins were found in a clay pot that had been buried around the middle of the 4th century in a Roman villa, identified by the subsequent archaeological excavation.

The lowest level contained stone foundations for a half-timbered villa, with artefacts and coins dating to the 2nd through late 3rd centuries.

Then on 15 July the coins, which weighed 11 kg, were taken to the British Museum in London for conservation and identification.

[4] The coins were discovered in a clay pot of Severn Valley ware type, also dating to the 3rd century.

[3][4][5] Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum has indicated that it wants to purchase the hoard, and has started a public appeal to raise the required money.