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Rare hoard of Roman-era coins discovered in German mountains — miles from the empire's frontlines

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A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a hoard of almost 3,000 Roman -era coins outside of the Roman Empire's ancient borders.

The coins date to between A.D. 241 and 243 until the early 270s .

Most of the coins depict the portrait of either a Roman or Gallic emperor on one side.

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