https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amateur-archaeologist-finds-massive-hoard-of-ancient-coinsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amateur-archaeologist-finds-massive-hoard-of-ancient-coinshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amateur-archaeologist-finds-massive-hoard-of-ancient-coins#u84751Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:45:58 +0000An amateur archaeologist using a metal detector discovered 934 ancient Roman silver coins in a German field. This find represents the largest hoard of coins from the Hadrianic period ever found in Germany. The collection consists of silver pieces that AL.com reports were worth years of a Roman soldier's pay. The discovery occurred after the detectorist's equipment signaled continuously while exploring the area.Why it mattersHadrianic coins date to the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Such hoards provide insight into the economic reach of the Roman Empire and the movement of wealth within it