Roman coin hoard discovered by Romanian metal detectorist is among the country’s largest

by Vargau

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  1. > A Romanian metal detectorist has uncovered a vast hoard of ancient Roman silver coins near the village of Letca Veche, about 25 miles southwest of Bucharest.

    > Marius Mangeac, who regularly goes out with his metal detector for relaxation and exercise, stumbled upon the treasure accidentally. He discovered an amazing **1,469 Roman silver denarii—coins he estimates are nearly 2,000 years old.** The coins date from Emperor Nero’s time in CE 54 through to that of Marcus Aurelius in CE 161 and feature the images of 11 different emperors and impresses

    https://i.imgur.com/KTTAghg.jpeg

  2. Estimating the Value of 1,469 Denarii

    Chat GPT: Assuming an average value of $50–$100 per coin, a collection of 1,469 Roman silver denarii could be worth between $73,450 and $146,900. However, the actual value could be higher if the collection includes rare or historically significant coins.

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