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Huge Roman silver treasure discovered in Lower Saxony!
A detectorist discovered a Roman silver treasure from the 1st century in Lower Saxony, which is being extensively examined.
Huge Roman silver treasure discovered in Lower Saxony!
An impressive archaeological find was made in Germany when a detectorist discovered a significant Roman silver treasure. Loud Small newspaper This treasure chest contains around 450 silver coins, several silver bars, a gold ring and a gold coin. This treasure is dated to the 1st century AD.
The Hildesheim public prosecutor's office had initiated an investigation into embezzlement against the finder, but this was discontinued due to the statute of limitations. The finder initially hid the treasure out of fear of possible consequences.
Archaeological findings
Archaeologist Messal described the find as one of the largest in Lower Saxony, possibly among the top 3. He explained that a team of archaeologists fully examined the site and additional coins were found. Through this discovery, Messal and his team hope to gain valuable insights into life and trade relationships in the Hildesheim region during the early Roman Empire.
The question remains whether the treasure was buried by Romans or captured by Germanic tribes. This could have an impact on understanding regional history and provide new perspectives on the interactions between these cultures.
Comparison with other finds
Similar important finds include the Hildesheim silver find, which includes Roman silverware from the Augustan period. This find was discovered in Hildesheim on October 17, 1868 and consists of 73 pieces, which mainly represent eating and drinking utensils. Scientists believe that this find may be related to the Battle of Varus, although there is uncertainty about this. In comparison, the Silver treasure from Augsburg, which was discovered in 2021, registered as the largest Roman coin hoard in Bavaria. It includes around 5,600 Roman denarii that date from the 1st and 2nd centuries.
Both finds illustrate the cultural significance of Roman silver, which served both as a prestige object and as an everyday commodity, which allows conclusions to be drawn about the trading and living conditions at the time.
The discovery in Lower Saxony soil expanded knowledge about the Roman presence and their legacies in the region. Archaeologists are calling for the possibility of further investigations at the site to be used to find objects and information that may still be missing and thus to research the history of the region even more thoroughly.