Roman coins found on Dutch riverbanks were offering to the gods for safe passage across the water
Archaeologists in the Netherlands have determined that dozens of Roman coins found near a riverbank were actually spiritual ‘toll fees,’ left by ancient travelers hoping to ensure safe passage through the water. A trove of 107 Roman coins were uncovered by metal detectorists Nico and Wim van Schaijk in 2017. The brothers found the ancient … Read more