Berlin Teenager Discovers Rare Ancient Troy Coin, First Greek Antiquity Found in City
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Summary
A 13-year-old boy discovered a rare ancient bronze coin from Troy (281-261 B.C.) while walking in Berlin's Spandau district. The coin was minted in Ilion (Classical/Hellenistic Troy) and is now displayed at the PETRI Museum, marking the first Greek antiquity ever found within Berlin's city limits. The discovery provides insights into Troy VIII, the Greek colonial settlement built within the remains of Bronze Age Troy VI.
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It dates to between 281 and 261 B.C. and was issued by the mint at Ilion (Classical and Hellenistic era Troy).
Now on display at the PETRI Museum, it is the first Greek antiquity ever discovered inside the city of Berlin.
The city of Ilion during the period when this coin was minted is known as Troy VIII by archaeologists.
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