Roman Solidi found in Luxembourg

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  1. Bart9349

    Bart9349 Junior Member

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    A collection of 141 Roman gold solidi was discovered in the Holzthum village in Northern Luxembourg. This remarkable find occurred during several years of excavation at the site, where the coins were unearthed near the foundations of a small, tower-like Roman fort.


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    These solidi, which portrayed nine different emperors, were struck between AD 364 and 408. Three of these solidi portrayed the usurper Eugenius, who reigned AD 392-394 (pictured above).

    I haven't identified the other coins shown.


    https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/roman-gold-coins-in-luxembourg/
     
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    How exciting!

    I just got word that the only solidus I own is on its way back from NGC. It took four and a half months, which is ridiculous, but the outcome was worth the wait.
     
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  4. -monolith-

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    Interesting that they were all late Roman coins.
     
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  5. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    Not surprised to learn that 141 solidi had been hoarded there in the early 5th century. Luxembourg's reputation as a reliable tax haven probably dates back to the late Roman Empire.
     
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  6. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    If I only could be so blessed to find a MS Solidus from Eugenius! It would end up with lots of companians in my Album I Ancients 670BC -576AD:D
     
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