2,000 year old coins found in England

After remaining untouched for over 2, 000 years, a set of coins from Roman and late Iron Age civilization were found inside a cave in Dovefale, England. The discoverer of the "treasure" first came across four of these coins, beginning an excavation at the site.

The find consists of 26 coins, three of them Roman, with an estimated date prior to the British invasion in 43 AD, and 20 belonging to the late Iron Age. There is no information on the other three pieces yet. According to archaeologists, this is the first time coins of these two civilizations have been found together.

“Coins indicate the high level of power and wealth of the individual who owned them. At the end of the Iron Age, coins were used more as a symbol of power and status than to buy staple food and supplies, ”said archaeologist Rachael Hall of the British heritage agency.

The fact that the treasure is hidden in a cave also draws attention, as Roman coins are usually found in the countryside. “Was this person just hiding his treasure to keep him safe? Or was she speculating, hoping that the value would increase in the future? ”Asked the archaeologist.

Via InAbstract