The treasure in the clay pot includes the silver coins, some jewels, an armband and a ring. Some of the coins bear the likeness of Roman emperor Elagabalus.
Roman Coins Offered to Placate the Gods?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-11-25 13:00
Archaeologists working near the city of Cuijk in the Netherlands have discovered a cache of 3rd century Roman coins and other treasures, apparently as an offering at the spot where a bolt of lightning had struck.
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