Rare Roman gold coins discovered in Luxembourg

Ancient Roman Gold Treasure Discovered in Luxemburg

Archaeologists have uncovered 141 ancient Roman gold treasure coins in Luxembourg. Credit: C. Nosbusch / INRA Archaeologists in Luxembourg have uncovered a treasure trove of 141 ancient Roman gold coins, dating back to the late fourth century. The discovery, made in the village of Holzthum, is being hailed as one of the most significant finds in the region’s history. The coins, known as solidi, were introduced as a stable currency during the fou…

Rare Roman gold coins discovered in Luxembourg

A team of archaeologists recently discovered a hoard of 141 Roman gold coins dating back to around the Fourth Century CE in northern Luxembourg. According to the National Institute for Archaeological Research (INRA), the coins were struck during the reign of nine different emperors who ruled between 364 and 408 CE.  Eight emperors are shown on the coins. However, three of the coins featured an unexpected ruler–Eugenius, who only ruled the Wester…

Hoard of Roman Gold Coins Discovered in Luxembourg - Archaeology Magazine

HOLZTHUM, LUXEMBOURG—Live Science reports that archaeologists excavating the site of a small Roman fort in northern Luxembourg uncovered a 1,700-year-old hoard of 141 gold coins, or solidi. Minted between A.D. 364 and 408, the coins feature portraits of eight Roman emperors. Three of the coins show Eugenius, who was appointed by a military officer after the mysterious death of Valentinian II and reigned in the Western Roman Empire for two years,…

Ancient Dig in Luxembourg Uncovers 141 Gold Coins, Including One from a Controversial Roman Emperor

European archeology regularly offers crucial discoveries for understanding the transformations of Late Antiquity. Among them, the recent unearthing of 141 Roman gold coins in Luxembourg sheds light on the political, economic and religious dynamics of the end of the Western Roman Empire. Supervised by the National Institute of Archaeological Research (INRA) of Luxembourg, this excavation reveals not only monetary practices, but also clues about t…