A recent find of ancient Roman coins has been uncovered at an archaeological site in Switzerland.
Several months ago, a Swiss farmer came across some rare and valuable coins in Ueke, a small town located in northwestern Switzerland.
A collection of ancient Roman coins unearthed in Ueken, Switzerland, dating back to around 1,700 years ago was recently discovered. The lucky discoverer stumbled upon them while examining his cherry trees. After collaborating with local archaeologists, it was confirmed that over 4,000 Roman coins made of bronze and silver were buried in the area.
In Britain, people often stumble upon large collections of Roman coins. For instance, the Frome Hoard, a stash of about 60,000 coins unearthed in 2009, was discovered in a field that year. The finding came amidst a growing worldwide fascination with Rome and its history, ignited by the unearthing of a well-preserved tomb in Pompeii in October. Experts suggest that Romans buried a plethora of coins as offerings to their gods. The Frome Hoard is no exception, but while many theories exist about why these coins were hidden, no concrete answers have been found yet. Archaeologists have pinpointed the period between 270 and 294 AD as the time when the coins were deliberately destroyed and left untouched.
The containers, crafted from a mix of bronze and silver materials, have been impressively maintained underground.
According to Swiss coin specialist Hυgo Doρρler, “It is likely that individuals intentionally selected these coins to stash away.”
In the vicinity, one can find ancient bronze coins from the Roman era. The silver counterpart would have ensured a guaranteed value preservation during times of economic stability.
Swiss archaeologist Georg Matter was amazed by the find. “As an archaeologist, it’s rare to come across something like this Thao office,” Oplipe told Spiegel. Despite the excitement of the discovery, the Swiss farmer who first stumbled upon it won’t be able to hold onto the treasure.
According to his statement to Agence France-Presse, it is likely that a fee will be received for the [escrow], but the items showcased to the public are in compliance with Swiss regulations. The coins will be showcased at the Viѕdoчiѕѕa de Bruуу Museum, highlighting the Roman history, in Aargau, the Swiss capital.
