A Swiss farmer discovered the coins in his cherry orchard, after seeing a shimmering object.
A Swiss farmer discovered the coins in his cherry orchard, after seeing a shimmering object.
Béla Polyvàs, Canton of Aargau
The coins, made of bronze and silver, were buried for 1,700 years, dating from the 3rd century.
The coins, made of bronze and silver, were buried for 1,700 years, dating from the 3rd century.
Béla Polyvàs, Canton of Aargau
The discovery is one of the biggest finds in Swiss history, according to the regional archaeological service.
The discovery is one of the biggest finds in Swiss history, according to the regional archaeological service.
Béla Polyvàs, Canton of Aargau
Though the farmer will not be able to keep the coins, he is likely to receive a finder's fee,' in accordance with Swiss law.
Though the farmer will not be able to keep the coins, he is likely to receive a finder's fee,' in accordance with Swiss law.
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