Viggen Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 A French dig volunteer at Vindolanda has unearthed a gold coin, the first ever in more than 40 years of archaeology at the fort. After more than 40 years of digging, the first gold coin has been unearthed at Vindolanda. The coin equates to more than half a year’s wages for a Roman soldier, which would have meant despair for whoever lost it. The coin was found in the late 4th Century level at Vindolanda but bears the image of the Emperor Nero which dates it to AD 64-65. It had been in circulation for more than 300 years before being lost on this most northern outpost of the Roman Empire.... more at The Journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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