Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey
A German teenager discovered an ancient Greek coin in Berlin, marking a significant archaeological find. The coin, dating back to the third century B.C., is the first of its kind recorded in the city. Experts note that such finds from classical antiquity are rare in Berlin, making this discovery particularly noteworthy.
- ▪The coin was found by a 13-year-old boy in the Spandau district of Berlin.
- ▪It measures 12 millimeters and weighs 7 grams, minted in Troy between 281 and 261 B.C.
- ▪The coin features the goddess Athena on one side and Athena Ilias on the reverse.
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Discovery Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey Bronze coin dates to third century B.C., was found in Spandau district by a boy who was out playing By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 19, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video World's largest cog ship discovered off Denmark coast Archaeologists in Denmark unveiled the world's largest medieval cog ship, discovered off Copenhagen after 600 years underwater. (Credit: Vikingeskibsmuseet) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A German teenager recently uncovered an ancient Greek coin — marking the first such find ever recorded in Berlin.
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