Hobby treasure hunter uncovers huge hoard of gold from 16th century shipwreck

After 20 years and 1,000 trips to Margam Beach, metal detectorist Peter Hughes was “overwhelmed” when storms exposed the 1583 Ann Francis wreck and he uncovered a hoard of rare gold coins


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