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- Four workers digging a cattle proof trench under a government job scheme in Inchal village, Karnataka's Belagavi district, found 14 ancient gold coins weighing 54.88 grams.
- They handed the coins over to authorities on September 4 after initially being unsure whom to contact.
- Local goldsmiths confirmed the objects were gold, and the coins have been deposited in the treasury.
- Experts still need to assess which historical period the coins belong to.
What to watch next
- Expert assessment to determine the period and significance of the coins
- Any reward or formal recognition announced for the four workers
- Whether further excavation or archaeological inquiry follows at survey no. 820 in Inchal village
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Basavaraj Ayyanagoudra
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“The panchanama was conducted in the presence of officials and local goldsmiths who confirmed that they were gold coins. Each gold coin weighs around 3.91 grams. The total weight is 54.88 grams”
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…with a written statement of the workers at 5 p.m. on September 4. A ‘panchanama’ (inventory) was conducted. Appanna, Yallappa, and Bhimanna had found four gold coins each while Kenchappa found two gold coins. “ The panchanama was conducted in the presence of officials and local goldsmiths who confirmed that they were gold coins. Each gold coin weighs around 3.91 grams. The total weight is 54.88 grams ,” the official said. The CPT work was being carried in survey no. 820 in Inchal village. Published - September 05, 2026 12:20 pm IST…
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Named India · Belagavi · Inchal · Karnataka · Saundatti · Appanna Talawar · Basavaraj Ayyanagoudra · Bhimanna Talawar · Kenchappa Bandagi · Ravi Bangarappanavar · Yallappa Karigar
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