Authorities Get Involved When Young Girl Finds Ancient Coin

Published on 11/26/2019
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Gardening is a relaxing activity that many people enjoy. Some even get really into it and spend hours perfecting their backyards. It’s unexpected that you will come across some hidden treasure, but once in a while, you surprise yourself and find a 700-year-old coin! Well, that’s exactly what happened to one young girl. However, she never expected that this find would lead to the police knocking on her door.

Helping Her Mom

When she was 9 years old, Kate Harding was helping her mother in their garden. She was innocently playing in the dirt when she suddenly discovered a silver coin. She took the coin and ran into the house.

 

Helping Her Mom

Helping Her Mom

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Buried Treasure

As most children do when they find treasures, Kate kept the coin a secret from her parents. She went straight for her room and cleaned the coin to see it more clearly. She figured it was buried for a long amount of time given the condition it was in.

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Buried Treasure

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