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183:. A History of Ireland in 100 Objects
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306:Stolen treasure: The Coggalbeg Hoard
225:Stolen treasure: The Coggalbeg Hoard
245:A History of Ireland in 100 Objects
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289:Coggalbeg Gold Hoard, 2300-2000BC
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645:Baltimore Gold Hoard
613:Pietroasele Treasure
502:Wickham Market Hoard
497:West Yorkshire Hoard
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749:Categories
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131:Discovery
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