'There was something bigger in the ground here': Metal detectorist in Germany discovers giant Roman-era hoard from time of emperor Hadrian

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What happened

More than 900 Roman silver coins from the time of the Emperor Hadrian were found in Germany by a metal detectorist.

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  • More than 900 Roman silver coins from the time of the Emperor Hadrian were found in Germany by a metal detectorist.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:13:32 UTC.

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