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A diver’s observation of a metallic object near the coast of Sardinia has resulted in the unearthing of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.
On Saturday, the Italian culture ministry stated that the diver reported the incident, prompting the dispatch of divers from both the art protection squad and the ministry’s undersea archaeology department.
In the sea grass near the northeastern shore of a Mediterranean island, coins from the early 4th century were discovered. The ministry did not specify the exact date when the initial diver spotted a metallic object near the shore of Sardinia, close to Arzachena.
The exact number of coins that have been collected is still unknown, as they are currently being organized. According to a statement from the ministry, there are approximately 30,000 coins, but there could potentially be up to 50,000 based on their combined weight.
According to the ministry, all of the coins were in exceptional and uncommon condition. Even the small number of coins that were damaged still had readable engravings.
Luigi La Rocca, an official from the Sardinian Department of Archaeology, stated that the coins discovered in the waters near Arzachena are one of the most significant findings in recent years.
Ancient Coins Found Undersea in Italy
According to La Rocca’s statement, this discovery serves as proof of the vast and significant archaeological history found in the seabed of our oceans. These waters have been traveled by people and goods since ancient times, and continue to hold and protect this heritage.
Divers from both the fire department and border patrol were also enlisted to assist in finding and recovering the coins.
According to the ministry, the coins were primarily discovered in a large expanse of sand situated between the seagrass under the water and the beach. Due to the layout and form of the sea floor, there is a possibility of finding remnants of a sunken ship in close proximity, as stated by the ministry.
Source: independent.co.uk
