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Roman coin trove discovered on Mediterranean island may have been hidden during ancient pirate attack
The silver coin discoveries date to the Roman Republic and are from the island of Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia.
Rains reveal ancient Roman artifacts likely buried during pirate attack, photos show
Thomas Schäfer and other archaeologists have been excavating ancient Roman ruins on the island of Pantelleria for 25 years, he said in a Sept. 2 news release from the Office of Sicily’s President.
Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
Roman silver coins discovered in Pantelleria Stash hidden during ancient pirate attacks Coins minted between 94 and 74 B.C.