Roman treasure unearthed by metal detector in Germany
derstandard.at · 24 September 2026
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A man discovered silver coins while using a metal detector in a field near Cologne, Germany.
Archaeologists then excavated what they believe is the largest Roman-era coin hoard ever found in Germany, dating back to the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Austria has strict rules for metal detectorists. They need permission from the Federal Monument Authority and must report any archaeologically relevant discoveries, to protect historical contexts.
However, responsible searchers can still help experts make new finds, as happened recently with a large Viking silver hoard discovered in Finland.
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