THE ROMAN HOARD FROM TURDA (POTAISSA III)

Mariana Adone-Rotaru

Abstract


The archaeological surveys undergone in 2015circa 250 m from the North-West bastion pertaining of the legionary fortress of Potaissa (Roman province of Dacia) (today, Turda, Romania), a Roman coin hoard has been discovered. It comprises of 543 imperial denarii (conventionally named Potaissa III). The earthen pot containing these coins had been hidden inside  a Roman building, most likely underneath a wooden floor. The denarii are preserved in good condition, and were carefully selected for hoarding. The 543 coins’ cache starts with two denarii dating back to emperor Nero and ends with two denarii of emperor Macrinus. The hoard contains issues from almost all emperors and members of the imperial families, with the exception of Galba. The denarii issued under the Severan dynasty represent 62% of the total, which indicates a quick accumulation during the time of emperor Caracalla.

Keywords


hoard, military environment, imperial denarii, rapid accumulation, earthen pot with coins

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DOI: 10.14795/j.v7i1_SI.474

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