2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in Germany

A Metal Detectorist Was Searching a Field—and Discovered a 2,200-Year-Old Treasure

The nearly pure gold coin, called a “rainbow cup,” is now considered the oldest ever found in the region

Archaeologists baffled after 2,200-year-old treasure found in 'mint condition' below field

Archaeologists have been left baffled after a 2,200-year-old treasure was found in "mint condition" below a field in Germany.Daniel Fest, a qualified metal detectorist, discovered a gold Celtic coin while scanning a field near Leipzig.The coin, known as a "rainbow cup" is the oldest coin ever found in the state of Saxony and offers a rare example of imported Celtic currency. Saxony's State Minister, Barbara Klepsch, said: "The gold coin is a tan…

2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in Germany

A rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.

2200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost mint condition' found in Germany

Obverse (left) and reverse (right) of the Celtic rainbow cup.A rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.A certified metal detectorist who was scanning in a field near Leipzig, Germany, discovered the oldest coin ever found in the state of Saxony. The 2,200-year-old gold coin, known as a "rainbow cup," is a rare example of imported Celtic currency."The gold coin is a tangible piece of …

Oldest coin ever found in Saxony: 2,200-year-old Celtic gold “Rainbow Cup” unearthed near Leipzig

A 2,200-year-old gold coin found near Gundorf, northwest of Leipzig, has been identified as the oldest coin ever discovered in Saxony. Discovered in July by certified metal detectorist Daniel Fest, it provides new information about early trade connections between the inhabitants of Saxony and the Celtic societies to the south. Weighing a mere two grams […]