Archaeologists discover over 700 Roman coins in southwestern Hungary
Archaeologists in Hungary have recovered more than 700 Roman coins from three sites near the Drava River, spanning several centuries of imperial Roman rule.
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Archaeologists from the Rippl-Rónai Museum have recovered more than 700 Roman coins from three sites near the Drava River in Somogy County, southwestern Hungary, Archaeology Magazine and HeritageDaily reported. Hungary Today originally reported the discoveries in the region. [1][2]
According to Archaeology Magazine, most of the recovered coins date to the rule of Emperor Constantine, who reigned from A.D. 307 to 337. HeritageDaily specifically reported that 737 Roman coins were uncovered in total across the sites. [1][2]
Archaeology Magazine reported that researchers also identified older silver coins from earlier imperial eras. These include coins dating to the reigns of Antoninus Pius, who ruled from A.D. 138 to 161, and Severus Alexander, who ruled from A.D. 222 to 235. [1]
Additional silver coins date to the reigns of Aurelian, who ruled from A.D. 270 to 275, and Probus, who ruled from A.D. 276 to 282, Archaeology Magazine reported. The collection includes a consecration coin believed to have been minted to mark the death and deification of Claudius II, who reigned from A.D. 268 to 270. [1]
In short
- Archaeologists from the Rippl-Rónai Museum found more than 700 Roman coins at three sites near the Drava River in Hungary.
- HeritageDaily reported that exactly 737 Roman coins were recovered in the excavation.
- Most of the coins date to the reign of Emperor Constantine between A.D. 307 and 337.
- The hoard includes older silver coins from the reigns of Antoninus Pius, Severus Alexander, Aurelian, Probus, and Claudius II.
Sources
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- [1]Roman Coins Recovered in HungaryArchaeology Magazine, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]737 Roman coins spanning centuries of imperial rule discovered in HungaryHeritageDaily, 1d ago
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