Enormous haul of ancient Roman coins unearthed in Spain

 

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By Tiffany Ap, CNN, April 29, 2016 

More than 1,300 pounds (590kg) of bronze Roman coins dating to the 3rd century A.D. have been unearthed by construction workers digging a trench in Spain.

The coins were found in 19 amphoras, a type of Roman jug, in Tomares, a town in Seville province.

Lola Vallejo, Tomares urban councillor, told CNN-affiliate Atlas that a crew had been digging a ditch to install electricity to a park when they came across the incredible find.

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