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Largest Hadrian-era Roman coin hoard found in Germany: 934

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · How we work

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German metal detectorist Oliver Riedl reported a hoard of 934 ancient Roman silver coins near Wesseling.
Archaeologists say it is the largest Hadrian-era Roman coin hoard ever found in Germany.
The coins were buried between 125 and 150 AD and weigh about 6.8 pounds.
Professor Johannes Wienand noted the treasure equals roughly three years of a Roman legionary’s salary.
The hoard is displayed at the LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn, highlighting licensed metal detecting’s importance.

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German metal detectorist Oliver Riedl reported a hoard of 934 ancient Roman silver coins near Wesseling.
Archaeologists say it is the largest Hadrian-era Roman coin hoard ever found in Germany.
The coins were buried between 125 and 150 AD and weigh about 6.8 pounds.
Professor Johannes Wienand noted the treasure equals roughly three years of a Roman legionary’s salary.
The hoard is displayed at the LVR-Landesmuseum Bonn, highlighting licensed metal detecting’s importance.