A supply of rare medieval coins was discovered by metal detectorists in the Scottish borders.
Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered the train of 30 gold and silver coins in the CapperCleuch region at the beginning of November, although the discovery was only publicly announced by the Treasure Trove unit on Wednesday.
Archaeologists then excavated the position and found five more coins.
The artifacts of the 15th century are a mixture of Scots and English coins, with English Silbergurten, which are shaped by King Henry V, King Edward IV and Scottish Gold Demys and half-educated by the kings James I and II.
The Crown Office and the Fiscal Service, which announced the discovery, said it was likely that the coins were deposited on site in the early until the mid -1460s.
After the duo discovered the coins, it reported to the treasure trove unit, which rates all Scottish archaeological finds. Then it is referred to the Scottish Archaeological Findsallocation panel, an independent panel that assigns the coins a monetary value that is paid for the finder.
Mr Young said: “Lisa and I was lucky enough to have found some wonderful artifacts in metal detectors, but nothing prepared us for a find like this.
“Hopefully the Hoard will be exhibited publicly so that others can enjoy it.”
Ms. Stephenson added: “The Hoard is the find of her life and part of the excavation with the National Museum and the Treasure Trove team was an amazing experience that we will never forget.”
Antony Lee from the Treasure Trove Unit said: “Mint shorts with a mixture of English and Scottish coins are not unusual, but we don’t see many hoards from this time in Scotland, so it is a fascinating find.
“Keith and Lisa acted immediately and correctly if they contact us.
“Together with archaeologists from National Museum Scotland, we were able to take part in the site and dig up, found five other coins and document the circumstances of the hydropower next to the finders.”