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Amateur archaeologists find a hoard of gold Roman coins of nine emperors

Amateur archaeologists find a hoard of gold Roman coins of nine emperors

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A set of 141 Roman gold solidi from the late 4th century was discovered in the Um Rank field near Holzthum, Luxembourg. These are the coins of nine emperors who ruled between 364 and 408. This is an absolutely exceptional coin set, unparalleled in the archaeological record of Luxembourg. The find amounts to almost 8 million crowns.
A rare treasure of silver coins from the 11th century

A rare treasure of silver coins from the 11th century

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Nearly 1,000-year-old silver coins in excellent condition have been discovered during excavations at the site of a future nuclear power station in England. They were found by a team of archaeologists from Oxford Cotswold Archaeology. They were wrapped in a tight package made up of strips of cloth and lead.
Norwegian detectorists discover rich Viking cemetery

Norwegian detectorists discover rich Viking cemetery

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In 2023, rare early medieval jewellery was discovered on Skumsnes Hill near the Norwegian town of Fitjar using metal detectors. The detectorists reported everything to the authorities; archaeologists discovered a Viking burial site with at least twenty graves. Now the first results have been announced.
Unique Anglo-Saxon sword with silver gilt decoration and runes

Unique Anglo-Saxon sword with silver gilt decoration and runes

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An Anglo-Saxon sword was discovered in a 6th century grave near Canterbury. It is well preserved, in top quality with gold and silver accessories. It bears runic markings. It must have belonged to a high-ranking warrior. Experts liken the weapon to the sword from the magnificent Sutton Hoo ship burial.
The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

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In 2018, a 35 mm long silver amulet was discovered in a grave from the middle of the 3rd century. It took 6 years to decipher the inscription using the latest technology. The published text reveals entirely new and unexpected information. They push back the phase of early Christianity by at least 50 to 100 years, the artefact itself is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

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