Woman Finds Over 2,150 Middle Ages Silver Coins in Czech Town
Imagine taking a leisurely walk and stumbling upon a treasure trove from the Middle Ages. This dream became a reality for one woman in the town of Kutná Hora in the central Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. Her remarkable discovery of over 2,150 silver coins, described as a "once-in-a-decade discovery," has captivated historians and treasure enthusiasts alike. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was out for a casual walk when she came across something extraordinary buried beneath the soil. This unexpected find turned out to be a collection of silver coins dating back to between 1085 and 1107. Experts from the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ARUP) have been quick to highlight the historical significance of this discovery. These coins, minted in Prague and later imported to Bohemia, were unearthed during a period of significant political instability in the region. Filip Velimský, an archaeologist involved in the disco...
