Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime tradition

Workers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of mast-stepping. The coins, some dating to 1894, were found during a conservation project. A Canadian token from 1835 was also unearthed. These historical artifacts are now on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.