Treasure trove of Roman silver coins buried during pirate attack unearthed on remote Italian island [Video]

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Archaeologists have unearthed a hoard of Roman coins on the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean Sea, shedding more light on the region’s ancient history.

The 27 silver coins, dating from between 94 and 74BC, were found during restoration work at the historical site of the Acropolis of Santa Teresa and San Marco.

While assessing damage at the site, researchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen noticed small coins gleaming in loosened soil.

They dug the ground and found more. …