Fortune beneath the field: Two Polish farmers uncover a 17th-century treasure of 162 silver coins and artefacts
Farmers in Poland unearthed a 17th-century silver coin hoard of 162 coins, alongside personal artefacts like buttons and lead balls. This significant find, preserved in a ceramic vessel, offers a rare glimpse into life and security concerns during the turbulent Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Researchers are now studying the context of these objects to understand the community that buried this wealth.
Farmers in Poland unearthed a 17th-century silver coin hoard of 162 coins, alongside personal artefacts like buttons and lead balls. This significant find, preserved in a ceramic vessel, offers a rare glimpse into life and security concerns during the turbulent Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Researchers are now studying the context of these objects to understand the community that buried this wealth.
