Historic Vids氏らによる、イタリアで2018年に発見された紀元前400年代の金貨について

Historic Vids @historyinmemes

Hundreds of rare gold coins believed to be from 474 B.C. discovered by construction workers beneath Cressoni theatre in northern Italy in 2018. pic.twitter.com/uUq28AEjGn

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Sajjad @Sajjadca

@historyinmemes Who believes this , they dont look like these much years old ?

Amrit @Amrit_Uvach

The Lydian Lion is considered the oldest coin in the world.  It was created in the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, which is now modern-day western Turkey.  The coin was made around 610-600 BC. It's now located in the British Museum.  The Lydian Lion is made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver. It has a one-sided design featuring a roaring lion, the emblem of the Lydian Kings.

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The Digital Ronin @BruceReign

@historyinmemes "What coins?"

Memorias del Pasado @MundoyTiempoXXI

@historyinmemes How many stories are still buried in Italy, how many priceless gems still to be discovered and studied, how great our Western civilization is. With imperfections and virtues, the Roman Empire in all its extension, without a doubt allowed the evolution of the West. pic.twitter.com/khTRemg2oB

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붱Bwong ☕️🦉☝️ @bwong_e

@historyinmemes In the end, who owns the gold coin? Workers? Landowner? nation? Chocolate?🤣 pic.twitter.com/l0A5l5zKw5

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VisionaryVoid @VisionaryVoid

One of the questions that arose was why the coins were hidden in such a place, and by whom. The coins were minted during the reigns of different emperors, from Honorius to Libius Severus, spanning a period of about 25 years. They were stacked in rolls and placed in a soapstone jar, which was then buried under the floor of the theater. Some historians have speculated that the coins were part of a treasure that belonged to a wealthy and powerful family, who hid them during a time of political turmoil and social unrest. The late Roman Empire was marked by civil wars, barbarian invasions, economic decline, and religious conflicts. The theater, which was located near the city walls and the main gate, could have been a strategic spot to stash the valuables, in case of an emergency or a need to flee. However, the owners never returned to claim their fortune, and the secret remained buried for centuries. Another possible explanation is that the coins were part of a public fund or a bank deposit, which was entrusted to the theater manager or a local official. The theater was not only a place of entertainment, but also a social and cultural hub, where political meetings, religious ceremonies, and civic events took place. The theater manager could have had access to large sums of money, which he had to keep safe and account for. The soapstone jar could have been a way to seal and protect the coins from theft or damage. However, something happened that prevented the manager or the official from retrieving or reporting the money, and the jar was forgotten or lost under the rubble.

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Vishruth Harithsa @theharithsa

Absolutely fascinating! The discovery of gold coins from 474 B.C. not only provides invaluable insights into the economic history and trade practices of that era but also paints a vivid picture of life in ancient Italy. It's amazing to think that beneath our modern infrastructures lie hidden treasures, waiting to be unearthed, linking us directly to our rich and mysterious past. This find is a testament to the layers of history that reside beneath our feet. What a remarkable connection to the ancient world, right in the heart of modern-day Italy!

Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales

The coins, at least 300 of them, date back to the late Roman imperial era and were found in a soapstone jar unearthed in the basement of the Cressoni Theater in Como, north of Milan. “We do not yet know in detail the historical and cultural significance of the find,” said Culture Minister Alberto Bonisoli in a press release. “But that area is proving to be a real treasure for our archeology. A discovery that fills me with pride.” “They were stacked in rolls similar to those seen in the bank today,” she said, adding the coins have engravings about emperors Honorius, Valentinian III, Leon I, Antonio, and Libio Severo “so they don’t go beyond 474 AD.”

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Quotes&Facts @TheWiseGenius

The palazzo housing the Cressoni Theatre, which later became the Central Cinema, closed in 1997 and is undergoing substantial renovation. Excavations within the building exposed a Roman amphora (usually used for storing wine or olive oil) with around 300 gold coins inside. The coins are thought to be around 1,500 years old and as they had been sealed in the amphora they are in remarkably good condition. Lake Como, along with much of Italy, would have been affected by the conflicts that brought about the end of the Roman Empire. Goths and Vandals gained and ceded control in a turbulent period before the Roman Empire finally ended. It seems likely that in the midst of the upheaval the owner buried the coins to keep them safe. Little could the owner have imagined that it would be 15 centuries before they were seen again. Anyone contemplating the renovation of a historic property on Lake Como can expect many interesting original features to be rediscovered, and just occasionally Roman artifacts. Gold coins from the days of the Roman Empire have yet to be unearthed in any of Ultissimo’s Lake Como renovation projects!

Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales

The historic Cressoni Theater opened in 1807 before transitioning into a cinema and eventually closing in 1997. The site is not far from the Novum Comum forum area, where other important Roman artifacts were discovered, according to the ministry. The find is one of several surprising discoveries of Roman coins in recent years. In 2016, archaeologists unearthed a rare 2,000-year-old Roman a gold coin in Jerusalem. The coin featured the face of Nero, the Roman emperor best known for playing the fiddle while Ancient Rome burned, and was likely struck in 56-57 AD.

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