Italian Diver Unearths Roman Bronze Coins in Sardinia’s Waters

An Italian diver discovered tens of thousands of well-preserved Roman bronze coins, known as follis, from the 4th century near Arzachena, Sardinia. The find prompted Italy's Ministry of Culture to assemble a team from its art protection squad and undersea archaeology department. The coins, introduced around 294 AD, were found in a sandy area between seagrass and beach, hinting at possible nearby shipwrecks. Luigi La Rocca of Sardinia's archaeology department emphasized the find's testament to the region's submerged heritage. The discovery parallels a 2013 find in Devon, UK, where 22,888 follis were unearthed.

An Italian diver discovered tens of thousands of well-preserved Roman bronze coins, known as follis, from the 4th century near Arzachena, Sardinia. The find prompted Italy's Ministry of Culture to assemble a team from its art protection squad and undersea archaeology department. The coins, introduced around 294 AD, were found in a sandy area between seagrass and beach, hinting at possible nearby shipwrecks. Luigi La Rocca of Sardinia's archaeology department emphasized the find's testament to the region's submerged heritage. The discovery parallels a 2013 find in Devon, UK, where 22,888 follis were unearthed.

An Italian diver discovered tens of thousands of well-preserved Roman bronze coins, known as follis, from the 4th century near Arzachena, Sardinia. The find prompted Italy's Ministry of Culture to assemble a team from its art protection squad and undersea archaeology department. The coins, introduced around 294 AD, were found in a sandy area between seagrass and beach, hinting at possible nearby shipwrecks. Luigi La Rocca of Sardinia's archaeology department emphasized the find's testament to the region's submerged heritage. The discovery parallels a 2013 find in Devon, UK, where 22,888 follis were unearthed.

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