Jersey Heritage Podcast

Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard


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In the latest 'Small Island Big Stories' episode, hosts  Mel and Perry are digging into the story about Le Câtillon II - the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  

Discovered in 2012 y by two local metal detectorists. This hoard surprised us all with its sheer size in contents.

Neil Mahrer,  Jersey Heritage's Conservator, shares his experiences of working with the hoard and the artifacts found within. 

If you've been inspired to find out more, then visit the  exhibition, ‘Searching for Jersey’s Celts’ is a story about the  Le Câtillon II – the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard.  You’ll learn what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey 2,000 years ago. 

Or read more about this amazing story on our website. The Coin Hoard Comes Home | Jersey Heritage

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