Eluru: In a shocking incident, gold coins were found in the field of Eduvadalapalem in Koyyalagudem mandal of Eluru district while digging a pipeline.

It is said that 18 ancient gold coins were found while digging in an oil palm grove. The coins were found in the village on November 29th.

Tehsildar P Nagamani examined the coins with the information of locals. Each coin is estimated to weigh more than 8 grams. These are believed to date back two centuries.