Gold coins of 12th century found during road construction in Chhattisgarh

<p>Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 14 (ANI): A labourer found a pot filled with gold and silver coins at a road construction site in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district.</p><p>Gold coins belonging to the 12th century were unearthed during the road construction.</p><p>District Collector Neelkanth Tekam said, "Prima facie, these are gold and silver coins. A pot containing 57 gold coins, a silver coin and a gold earring was unearthed during the construction of a road between Korkoti and Bedma villages."</p><p>"We will make arrangements for its preservation. Archaeological department will be able to give more information," Tekam added. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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