A hoard of gold coins dating back around 2,400 years was discovered during excavations of an ancient Greek city. The gold coins are believed to have served as a form of payment to mercenary troops.

The dig is one of multiple excavations that led archaeologists to ancient coins this summer. In August, researchers found ancient Greek gold coins in modern-day western Turkey.

In August, researchers found ancient Greek gold coins in modern-day western Turkey. In May, a woman stumbled upon 2,150 silver coins minted between 1085 and 1107 during a walk in the Czech Republic.

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The coins were buried beneath the 5th-century B.C. home, which had a 3rd-century B.C. house built on top of it, he said. Even before finding the gold coins, that discovery was significant, he said.

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It was signed, “Doing the most good.” Last December, an anonymous donor dropped two ancient Greek gold coins into a red kettle outside the Publix located across the street from Plant High School.

Coin hoards have been found at many sites throughout the ancient Mediterranean, including a 1,500-year-old hoard found at the Greek city of Corinth.

The gold coin was likely minted in the Byzantine Empire at some point between 977 and 1025 C.E., officials said. How and why it traveled to Norway remains up for debate.

It was signed, “Doing the most good.” Last December, an anonymous donor dropped two ancient Greek gold coins into a red kettle outside the Publix located across the street from Plant High School.