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.
Russian archaeologists have unearthed a substantial collection of 2,600 silver coins dating back to the 15th century in the historic city of Kolomna. The discovery was made by a team from the Institute of Archaeology at the Russian Academy of Sciences during rescue excavations in the city's center. The team leader, Asya Engovatova, explained that the coins were found in a locally made pottery jar, having remained hidden for nearly 600 years.
Engovatova emphasized that the lower layers of Kolomna's historic center continue to preserve remnants of the city's early history, despite centuries of construction and disturbances. This significant find sheds light on the city's economic prosperity and development during the 14th and 15th centuries, cementing Kolomna's status as an archaeologically rich site.
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