đš Breaking: 300+ Roman Gold Coins Unearthed in Italy! đđïž
Workers at Teatro Cressoni, Como uncovered an amphora with 300+ gold coins (4thâ5th century AD) featuring emperors Honorius, Valentinian III, Leo I, and more. Each coin weighs ~4g of pure gold. A gold bar was also found.
đ Key Points:
âą Coins neatly stacked; first 27 examined in Milan
âą Likely hidden during Germanic invasions by a wealthy individual or bank
âą Como: founded 59 BC by Julius Caesar, a thriving Roman hub
âą Coins destined for Paolo Giovio Archaeological Museum
đĄ Significance: One of northern Italyâs most complete Roman coin collections, offering insight into monetary history.