A massive trove of silver in a monastery garden. Coins and heirlooms buried by Vesuvius. A hoard of gold coins weighing two thirds of a ton. This video tells the stories of six of the greatest Roman treasures and coin hoards ever discovered, and explains their relative value.
For more on ancient treasures, check out my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans."
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Hoxne Hoard
2:42 Trier Treasure of 1628
4:04 Boscoreale Treasure
6:03 Trier Gold Hoard
7:36 Reka Devnia Hoard
9:04 Brescello Hoard
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