LOOK: Pictures of treasure items found in North Wales
A total of 30 items were declared as treasure, having been discovered across parts of North Wales back in 2022 and 2023.
They were then examined by the Museum of Wales and, in some cases, the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Wales (PAS Cymru).
In order to be classed as treasure the items must be originally associated in the ground, must contain more than 10% by weight of precious metal and must be more than 300 years old.
The items declared treasure at the inquest were;
Eight medieval silver coins discovered in Llansanffraid, Conwy, on March 26, 2023.
Coins discovered in the Conwy area. (Image: Museum of Wales)
Anthony Parry made the discovery via metal detector on that date and reported it to the Museum of Wales.
The eight silver coins discovered were believed to be 'groats' dating back to the period of Edward the third, which are less common in north Wales.
Five medieval coins found in Llandegla on October 15, 2022.
Found by Peter Forshaw, who was metal detecting during an event hosted by 'Soil Surfers' and discovered the five medieval long-cross pennies.
These are believed to date back to the era of Henry the Third, around the years of 1258 to 1265.
Six medieval silver coins, Llandegla on November 20, 2022
Found by Jamie Larkin, these were believed to date as far back as the era of King John of England (1199).
The items found were described as 'six short-cross pennies', with one example of a 'star penny' among them.
Roman coin group, Minera
John Gilliand, Wayne Jones and David Barker joined forces to make this discovery on May 21, 2023.
These were described as being three silver denarii, as well as four copper alloy coins.
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Three silver medieval coins, Brymbo
Described as the first medieval discovery ever made in the community of Brymbo in Wrexham.
A look at the coins discovered in Brymbo. (Image: Museum of Wales) Roy Page was metal detecting next to a tree in a pasture field there on July 10, 2023, when he discovered three silver medieval coins.
These have since been described as groats from the period of Edward the Third (around 1879).
Post-medieval silver gilt finger ring, Connah's Quay
Michael Pritchard made the discovery among grassland there on January 21, 2023.
The ring featured a twisted rope design and a short length of herringbone pattern.
It also included a flower motive of four petals, and is believed to date back to the 'late 16th or early 17th century'.
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