A rare artifact from the Pax Romana period of the Roman Empire has been discovered by a German boy while playing in his elementary school yard.
According to Live Science, it is an intricately carved Roman coin. Dating back over 1,800 years and possessing significant historical value, it is truly a treasure.
The 8-year-old boy, known only as Bjane, stumbled upon this artifact while playing in the sandpit of his school in Bremen, northern Germany.
The valuable artifact found by the 8-year-old German boy – (Photo: GERMAN CULTURE MINISTRY).
Upon finding the artifact, the boy believed it was special and excitedly ran home to show his parents. His parents immediately contacted the authorities.
Archaeologists confirmed that this coin is a denarius from the Roman Empire minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD.
The coin is heavily worn, weighs 2.4 grams, and reflects the gradual decline of the Roman Empire—an era when they reduced the silver content in coins.
The archaeologist from Uta Halle stated that all the details on the coin make it a special discovery, as very few coins of this type and period have been found in the area.
Additionally, the Romans never ruled this region, so the most likely scenario is that the coin belonged to an ancient Germanic tribe that traded with the Romans. This adds to the artifact’s value as it serves as evidence of ancient trade activities.
