Treasure coins worth tens of millions of dollars in Wales

The treasure consists of 91 silver coins from the Roman era, dating back over 2,000 years, found on a Wales field worth tens of millions of dollars.

Discover valuable Roman coin treasures

South Wales Evening Post reported on November 26, the Roman Empire-dominated coins issued in 200 years.The earliest three coins were born when Mark Antony, a close ally of Emperor Julius Caesar, held the post of general in 31 BC.

The treasure of coins was found by two friends while walking in a field near Wick village in southern Wales.In Roman times, each coin corresponded to a public day.

Some coins were cast during the reign of Emperor Nero from 54 to 68. The latest coins bear the figure of Marcus Aurelius, who led many successful military campaigns from 161 to 180. According to the researchers. rescued, they were brought to the area by a Roman soldier or through a trading street.

August 55 BC, Emperor Julius Caesar invaded England with two Roman legions but had to retreat to the army later.A year later, he returned with 30,000 troops.Most likely some coins are carried in these campaigns when the Caesar army fights with tribes in England.

In 43, Emperor Claudius ordered the army to invade England under the command of Aulus Plautius.The Romans established control of the southeastern tribes and expanded throughout England.They carry more coins and their invasion time lasts until 410.

The location of this treasure is only 1.6 km from the discovery of 130 silver coins 15 years ago. "Each coin represents a public day, so the treasure shows a great amount of money. They show the economy flourishing in the region in the middle of the 2nd century ," said Edward Besly, assistant at the Wales Museum, said.A coinage researcher estimates that coins can be worth tens of millions of dollars.The treasure will be taken to the Council of Assessing Treasures in London, England, for independent valuation.