A hoard of roman coins that were found at Cae Rhun in the Conwy Valley in 2018, are now on display at Amgueddfa Llandudno Museum.

A novice metal detectorist hit the jackpot just a few months into taking up his new hobby.

Dave Moss, 35, from Southport discovered the important hoard at Kanovium, a Roman fort at Cae Rhun.

Thought to be incredibly significant, the coins have gone through a long process including a late inquest before they were ready to be displayed.

Mr Moss's find was made in unlikely circumstances when he stumbled upon the metallic objects in a torrential downpour.

He revealed, "There was a torrential downpour and I was just about to give up for the day when I received the signal.

" I carried on walking, but something told me to turn back to investigate it and I‘m very pleased I did.

"I dug down, found a large stone, and then my spade came up with soil filled with coins.

"I couldn’t believe it at first, and fell to me knees in shock."

Mr Moss immediately informed his friend Tom Taylor, a seasoned detectorist, who helped him uncover more coins and with the formalities that needed to be followed post such a significant find.

The coins were sent to the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff for verification and conservation work.

From Cardiff they reached Amgueddfa Llandudno Museum where collections expert, Richard Wakeman and the museum's director, Dawn Lancaster prepared them for display.

Ms Lancaster said: "This Roman coin hoard offer us a window on the past, not only who ruled the Roman Empire at different periods of time, but how far that influence reached."

She added: "Looking at these coins it is fascinating to think whose hands these passed through and what unexpected ancestry some of the people living locally might have."

For people who are curious to see this rare collection, the museum is open from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturdays.

Visit www.llandudnomuseum.co.uk to learn further details about the coins and the museum's collection of artefacts.