Colossal Cache of Copper Coins Found in 2,000-Year-Old Tomb
An astonishing 10 tons of copper coins have been discovered in a 2,000-year-old tomb in China in an incredible archaeological find.
The massive hoard of ancient currency was uncovered inside a sarcophagus buried deep in a tomb from the Western Han Dynasty, dating back over 2 millennia. Thousands of intact copper coins were found, minted between 206 BC and 220 AD.
Archaeologists estimate over 10 tons of copper coins filled the sarcophagus, demonstrating the wealth and high status of the ancient tomb’s owner.
This is considered one of the largest troves of ancient coins ever unearthed in China. It provides invaluable knowledge about the economy and society of the Han Dynasty throughout history.
The sheer volume of coins found reveals the power and prosperity accessible during this influential era in China’s past. This unimaginable personal treasury will reshape our understanding of the dynasty.
