Hoard of 5th Century Roman Coins Discovered in Como

https://www.archaeology-world.com/i...und-buried-in-a-pot-under-an-italian-theatre/



Apparently discovered February 19th of this year.

 

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Lots of AU there. Certainly more interesting than your run-of-the-mill amphora full of late roman bronze. Which late 5th century emperor was Antonio? The article mentions Honorius, Leo, Valentinian III, Libius Severus and Antonio. Was this Anthemius?

 

This is a very important find if one part go to the market some Roman gold coins perhaps will be more affordable.

 

Great story, but odd that Archeology World is just now posting it.

A quick online search shows the hoard was actually found in September, 2018. Archeology World's report is essentially a lift of news stories that were published at that time by the likes of CNN, USAToday, etc.

By the way, the coins have been conserved and are on display in Milan.

 

Sometimes I dream that it was me who found this hoard - then I wake up. I live about 3 hours north of Como and must have past by the find spot many times on trips to Italy.

In the Swiss Tessin is the valley which the Germanic raiding parties took on their way to cities like Como. In Bellinzona, the Romans built a large fortress and walls to keep out the intruders. I often thought that there are probably more hoards along this path, where Romans tried to hide their valuables from the raiding Germanic warriors.

 

The gold holds up really well after 1600 years.
And I agree these stories often are "resubmitted" years later, or
the information is withheld for a long time until it is made public.
I am not a fan of either of those policies.