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A collection of ancient Roman coins, dating back 2,000 years, was recently discovered on a farm in Romania.
Photo: Marius Mangeac via Facebook

Nature Enthusiast Discovers Hidden Treasure of Ancient Roman Coins on a Forest Walk in Romania

May 13, 2025

What began as an ordinary spring day turned into an unforgettable journey through time for a Romanian nature lover and amateur metal detectorist. While out enjoying a solo walk in the countryside, Marius Mangeac stumbled upon a remarkable find—a buried cache of ancient Roman coins, more than 2,000 years old.

The discovery took place near the village of Letca Veche in southern Romania. Mangeac shared the story in a Facebook group and later confirmed the details in an interview with Fox News Digital.

“It was a beautiful Saturday, the kind that gave no hint of what was to come,” Mangeac wrote in his post. “I took my metal detector and went out alone, as I often do, for some exercise and peace in nature.”

But what happened next was far from routine.

As his detector began to beep, Mangeac quickly realized he had found something extraordinary: a hoard of 1,469 Roman silver coins, known as denarii.

“My heart started pounding when I saw the silver coins,” he said. “For a moment, I thought I was dreaming.”

His mind raced with questions:

“Who did these coins belong to? Who were they meant for?”

According to Mangeac, the coins date back at least two millennia, placing them firmly in the Roman imperial era. Over the next two days, he meticulously photographed the entire collection before handing it over to the Letca Nouă town hall, in accordance with Romanian heritage laws.

“It took me two full days to photograph the coins,” he explained.

Though the thrill of the discovery still lingers, Mangeac is already thinking ahead to the legacy of his find.

“I hope that one day I’ll be able to visit the museum with my child and explain just how lucky I was to uncover a piece of our people’s history,” he said.

His story is a vivid reminder of how history often lies just beneath our feet—waiting patiently for someone curious enough to find it.

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