The Wald-Newton Hoard is a collection of coins dating back to the early fourth century AD, containing 1,857 coins stored in a ceramic container. It was acquired by the Yorkshire Museum in 2016.
This hoard was discovered by metal detectorist David Blakely on September 21, 2014, in a field near Wold-Newton in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Within the hoard, there are 1,857 copper alloy coins, consisting mainly of nummies, except for one rayon. The nummies date from AD 294-307, while the radiates range from AD 268-270. These coins were found in a grayware jug from the 4th century. Alongside the coins and their container, fragments of a dish and other pottery pieces were found, with one potentially serving as a lid for a ceramic jug.
The Wold-Newton Hoard stands out as the largest Roman hoard of its kind ever discovered in the northern region of England.
After being officially declared a treasure trove, the hoard was valued at just over £44,200. To raise the necessary funds, the Yorkshire Museum initiated a fundraising campaign in July 25, 2016. This campaign garnered contributions from individuals worldwide, as well as £10,000 from the Arts Council/Victory and Albert Museum's Hoard Grant Fund, and a donation of £9,981 from the American Friends of the Arts Foundation. The treasure was publicly exhibited on June 1, 2017, at the Yorkshire Museum as part of the York Roman Festival.