"Massive Trove of Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed off Sardinian Coast"
TL;DR
Tens of thousands of Roman bronze coins, dating back to the fourth century, have been discovered off the coast of Sardinia. The coins, known as follis, were found in exceptional condition and are believed to number between 30,000 and 50,000. The discovery suggests the presence of nearby shipwrecks, and archaeologists have hailed it as one of the most significant coin finds in recent times. A similar discovery was made in the UK in 2013.
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- Up to 50,000 Roman coins discovered off coast of Sardinia The Guardian
- Thousands of ancient coins found in sea grass off the coast of Sardinia Fox News
- Over 30,000 ancient coins found underwater off Italy in "exceptional" condition — possibly from a 4th-century shipwreck CBS News
- Diver’s huge discovery of ancient coins off coast of Italy hints at hidden shipwreck CNN
- Tens of thousands of ancient coins have been found off Sardinia, may be spoils of a shipwreck KABC-TV
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