ancient silver coins

A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a rare treasure trove of nearly 3,000 Roman coins. Experts have no idea how or why the huge hoard got there.

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Tenea uncovered a range of priceless artifacts including lamps, coins, jewels and sculptures.

Jaroslaw Musialkowski and his brother found hundreds of coins under a tree at the scene of the Battle of Roslin, Scotland, in the early 14th century.