The silver denarius discovered in Bremen, Germany.
For example, in the city of Bremen, Germany, Roman coins are exceedingly rare.
Bjarne, who is now 9, found a silvery object in the sand and took it home.
The silver denarius discovered in Bremen, Germany. (Photo:Kulturresort/Bremen Culture Department)
We are glad that Bjarne was so careful, declared archeologist Uta Halle in astatementfrom the government in Bremen.
The two other finds occurred in the 20th century.
This particular coin dates to the second-century reign of Marcus Aurelius.
It likelyended up in Bremen, outside the empire, either by human trade or natural movement of rivers.
The coin, as an important historic find, belongs to the government.
It may in future go on display at theFocke Museum.
The local government in astatementapplauded Bjarne for his alertness and curiosity.
He was given archeology books to nurture a passion for future discovery.
The young amateur archeologist generously wants to share his find with the world.
He toldNewsweek, The coin goes to the Focke Museum.
It can stay thereand I can look at it at any time.
And others can too.
