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Neil Shaw

Gold coin found in pile of loose change in a drawer is worth thousands

A rare gold coin from the reign of Charles I was found in a pile of loose change and is worth thousands of pounds.

The historic gold Unite (20 shillings) piece, dating back to 1625, was discovered with around 200 old coins and bank notes left over from foreign holidays.

The owner found the 400-year-old coin at the back of a dressing table drawer at her late aunt's home.

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