Northern Ireland

Antique coins stolen in Lurgan burglary

Among the items stolen was a large quantity of 1915 Austrian Corona 24 carat gold coins
Among the items stolen was a large quantity of 1915 Austrian Corona 24 carat gold coins Among the items stolen was a large quantity of 1915 Austrian Corona 24 carat gold coins

A LARGE number of valuable antique coins have been stolen during a burglary in Lurgan.

The theft happened just after midnight on Saturday at a house in the Albert Street area of the town.

The property was broken into and several rooms ransacked. Among the items stolen was a large quantity of 1915 Austrian Corona 24 carat gold coins as well as Romanian silver lei coins.

Police have appealed for information.