Money of the Roman Empire Surfaces in an Unexpected Place

Archaeologists have uncovered more than seven ancient coins at three sites in southwestern Hungary, most from the reign of Emperor Constantine, alongside silver coins from other Roman emperors and a commemorative coin for Claudius II.

Archaeologists from the Rippl-Rónai Museum have uncovered more than seven ancient coins at three different sites near the Drava River in southwestern Hungary, as reported by 'Hungary Today'. Most of the coins date to the reign of Emperor Constantine (307–337 AD), alongside silver coins from other emperors: Antoninus Pius (138–161), Severus Alexander (222–235), Aurelian (270–275), and Probus (276–282). Among the finds, a unique commemorative coin was discovered, likely issued to mark the death of Emperor Claudius II (268–270). Additionally, pottery, garment pins, and fragments of ancient scales were found. The findings provide a glimpse into the Roman presence in the region, trade networks, and economic activity over centuries. The article connects the Roman periods to events in the history of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel, including the recovery of the Jewish settlement after the Bar Kokhba revolt and the compilation of the Mishnah.