Reporter: “Good evening, viewers. Today marks an extraordinary discovery in the town of Tomares, just outside Seville, where workers laying pipes stumbled upon a treasure trove of Roman coins weighing a staggering 600 kilograms, estimated to be around 1,300 pounds.”
Museum Director Ana Navarro: “This discovery is truly unique for Spain and of incalculable value. We have reached out to our counterparts in Britain, France, and Italy, and it appears to be one of the most important finds from the Roman period.”
Reporter: “The regional cultural department has halted construction in the park where the coins were found to allow archaeologists to further investigate.”
Archaeologist: “The excavation has uncovered 19 jars of Roman coins dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries. These silver and bronze coins were likely minted at the time they were buried and were probably stored to pay soldiers or civil servants.”
Reporter: “Among the coins are depictions of two key Roman emperors, Maximian and Constantine.”
Archaeologist: “Maximian, who ruled from around 286 to 305 AD, was known for his achievements in restoring the great Forum in Rome and his military campaigns, including marching through Spain in 296 AD to fend off raiders from North Africa.”
Reporter: “Constantine, on the other hand, reigned intermittently from 306 to 337 AD and is often referred to as Constantine the Great. His reign marked significant changes in the empire, including the establishment of Constantinople as the ‘New Rome’ and the unification of the Eastern and Western halves of the empire.”
Archaeologist: “The overlapping periods of Maximian and Constantine mark a tumultuous time in the empire, with tales of treachery, civil war, and rebellions against the empire.”
Reporter: “Once the excavation is complete, the coins will be displayed in the museum for the public to see and appreciate.”
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Archaeologist: “This find provides valuable insights into the Roman presence in Spain, which began with their conquest in 218 BC and lasted until the 5th century.”
Reporter: “Indeed, this discovery sheds light on an important period of history and highlights the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire. Stay tuned for further updates as archaeologists continue their investigations.”