Archaeologists uncover 2,600 silver coins from 15th century in Russian city of Kolomna
Russian archaeologists have discovered a pottery jar containing 2,600 silver coins from the 15th century during an excavation in Kolomna.
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AIA team from the Institute of Archaeology at the Russian Academy of Sciences has discovered a locally made pottery jar containing 2,600 silver coins dating back to the 15th century during excavations in the historic center of Kolomna, Russia.
Expedition leader Asya Engovatova explained that the find was made during rescue excavations aimed at preserving historically significant artifacts before restoration and construction work begins in the area. She noted that the coins had remained buried and untouched for nearly 600 years.
Engovatova added that the hoard was found near the city's Kremlin, emphasizing that the lower layers of the historic center still preserve traces of Kolomna’s early history despite centuries of construction and repeated disturbance of the cultural layer.
This discovery, she said, highlights the city's development and economic activity in the 14th and 15th centuries, underscoring Kolomna’s importance as an archaeologically rich site.