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Teen Uncovers Ancient Troy Coin in Berlin

4/17/2026

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  • A 13-year-old in Berlin discovered a bronze coin from ancient Troy dating about 2,300 years ago, a finding with potential significance for Germany's archaeology.
  • The coin weighs 7 grams and measures 12 millimeters in diameter.
  • The coin is displayed at the PETRI museum.
  • Archaeologist Jens Henker says the site is a known burial ground, suggesting the coin could be a grave gift.