Ancient Roman soldier's monthly paycheck unearthed in pristine condition in countryside
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A 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard equivalent to a legionary's monthly salary has been discovered in Norfolk, England, consisting of 25 silver denarii that were lost between the 160s to 170s.
"This was a wealthy agricultural area in the Roman period." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
The hoard consists of 25 silver denarii in total, equal to the monthly salary of a Roman legionary — or citizen soldier.
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