Își căuta ciocanul pierdut dar a găsit o comoară: 27 de kilograme de obiecte din aur și argint. A primit 1,75 milioane de lire

On November 16, 1992, Eric Lawes discovered a significant treasure in Hoxne, Suffolk, while searching for a lost hammer. His metal detector revealed a trove of silver spoons and gold coins, leading to the excavation of nearly 27 kilograms of Roman artifacts, including 15,234 coins. Lawes reported the find, earning £1.75 million from the British government, which he shared with the landowner. The Hoxne treasure is the largest Roman hoard found in Britain, providing insights into the period of instability as the Roman Empire declined. Researchers believe the treasure may have been buried around 408-409 AD, possibly by a family seeking to protect their wealth during turbulent times. The artifacts, now housed in the British Museum, reveal details about the owners' lives and trade connections, including a silver pepper pot indicating links to India. The exact reasons for the burial remain uncertain, but the treasure offers a glimpse into a society adapting to change after Roman rule.