Gold coin found in Devon field fetches £540,000

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A detectorist stumbled on the 13th Century coin which is one of only eight known to exist.

The coin, which is under an inch wide, is the first of its kind to be found in 260 years

The coin, thought to have been made in 1257 and showing Henry III on the throne, went up for auction on Sunday in London.Image caption,Only eight of the coins are known to exist and are mainly only available to see in museums.

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