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Ancient treasure near Hildesheim: Roman coins cause a stir!
Discovery of a Roman silver treasure near Hildesheim: discovery of 450 coins and gold objects could provide new historical insights.
Ancient treasure near Hildesheim: Roman coins cause a stir!
In a remarkable archeological find, a Roman silver treasure was discovered near Borsum, a small town not far from Hildesheim. This treasure, dated to around 2000 years ago, is waiting to enrich the picture of Roman history in the region. The find, which was made by a detectorist in 2017, remained secret until April 2023, when the treasure was handed over to the police. After all, with over 450 silver coins, several silver bars, a gold coin and a gold ring, this is a whole piece of ancient splendor that is now coming to light. [Die appraisal.de reports that](https://www.die appraisal.de/ Glanz-aus-der-antike-roemischer-silberschatz-bei-hildesheim-entdeckt/) the find dates from the 1st century AD and could therefore provide important insights into the Roman presence and trade relations in the north of the empire.
The importance of this treasure was emphasized by archaeologist Sebastian Messal, who works for the Lower Saxony State Office for Monument Preservation. He sees the find as one of the top five, possibly even the top three finds in Lower Saxony. This can also be linked to the current interest in Roman relics in the region. “It could say a lot about life in the region back then,” Messal continued.
Secret treasures and legal hurdles
But the discovery also has its downsides. The finder of the treasure hid the valuable pieces for fear of legal consequences. The Hildesheim public prosecutor's office investigated the 31-year-old detectorist for embezzlement, but had to stop the proceedings because the statute of limitations had expired. This raises questions: Was the treasure possibly buried by Roman traders, soldiers or as spoils of war? These ambiguities could potentially give rise to new research approaches.
The archaeologists have now thoroughly examined the site and discovered additional coins. This gives researchers the opportunity to reflect on Roman rule and its influence on the local population. It looks like this treasure will be of interest not only to collectors, but also to historians who want to take a closer look at life in the region during the time of the early Roman emperors. n-tv.de informs that this discovery is of enormous importance for science.
So it remains exciting to see what other secrets this silver treasure might hold and what new insights it will provide about the ancient Romans in northern Germany. The discovery shows once again that there is often much more hidden in our homeland than seems visible at first glance.