300+ Roman Gold Coins Unearthed in Como 🇮🇹
During renovations of the historic Teatro Cressoni in Como, workers uncovered an amphora packed with over 300 Roman gold coins dating back to the 4th–5th century AD.
💰 What was found?
• 300+ pure gold coins (≈4g each)
• Coins neatly stacked inside an amphora
• A solid gold bar alongside the coins
👑 Featured Roman Emperors:
Honorius | Valentinian III | Leo I | Antoninus | Libius Severus
🏛️ Why it matters
Experts believe this treasure belonged to a wealthy banker or elite Roman citizen, hidden during the chaos of Germanic invasions as the Roman Empire declined.
📜 Historical Impact
• One of the most complete late-Roman coin hoards ever found in northern Italy
• Offers rare insight into wealth storage & monetary circulation before 474 AD
• Coins were first analyzed in Milan and will likely be displayed at the Paolo Giovio Archaeological Museum
📍 Did you know?
Como (ancient Novum Comum) was founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC and thrived for over 600 years under Roman rule.
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