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49 Ancient Silver Coins Unearthed During House Dig in Sagar, Handed Over to Police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 11:11 AM
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A resident of Sagar's Gadakota area has been praised for his honesty after discovering 49 ancient silver coins during excavation work for his house and promptly reporting them to the police.
In a remarkable display of honesty, a villager in the Gadakota area of Sagar district has handed over 49 ancient silver coins to the local police. The discovery was made during excavation work for the construction of his house.
The unearthed coins bear inscriptions in Urdu and Persian script, leading to speculation that they might date back to the Mughal era. The individual, upon finding the valuable artifacts, immediately proceeded to the police station to inform them of his find.
Authorities are expected to further examine the coins to ascertain their exact age and historical significance. The villager's integrity in surrendering the ancient treasure has garnered widespread appreciation.
The unearthed coins bear inscriptions in Urdu and Persian script, leading to speculation that they might date back to the Mughal era. The individual, upon finding the valuable artifacts, immediately proceeded to the police station to inform them of his find.
Authorities are expected to further examine the coins to ascertain their exact age and historical significance. The villager's integrity in surrendering the ancient treasure has garnered widespread appreciation.