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Not all treasures are recognized for their historical significance or immense value, especially when spotted by an untrained eye. Such was the case of the Bronze Age ceremonial dagger that had been used as a door stop, the engraved Chinese sword that was put to use as a kitchen knife, and the ancient Roman sarcophagus that had been used as a flower pot. Everyone dreams of finding a priceless treasure, and for some this dream has become a reality. From dusty attics, to garden ornaments, local markets and even eBay, ancient relics have been found in the most unexpected of places. Pensioner finds 2,300-Year-Old Pure Gold Crown Under Bed [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"42592","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"405","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] An elderly man was stunned when he discovered that a