Melvadius Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Past Times is carrying a report here on the discovery of a major cache of around 10,000 'necessity' coins minted as an local expedient to replace 'officially' minted coinage which were scarce during much of the troubled third century Archaeological excavations carried out in Autun, a suburb of Arroux, in France revealed an ancient quarter composed of craft workshops and fine residences. The workshop of the famous coroplath (figurine maker) Pistillus was discovered, along with a pottery kiln and moulds, complete figurines and failed ones, and signed with the name of the figurine maker. During the final weeks of the excavation the archaeologists also found a cache of Roman coins dating to the end of the 3rd century AD which were buried in a pit sealed with tiles. The small bronze coins were of an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludovicus Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Fascinating post, Melvadius! Don't miss the link to the report. Love the work of Pistillus. How beautiful his signature on the clay figurines. Past Times is carrying a report here on the discovery of a major cache of around 10,000 'necessity' coins minted as an local expedient to replace 'officially' minted coinage which were scarce during much of the troubled third century Archaeological excavations carried out in Autun, a suburb of Arroux, in France revealed an ancient quarter composed of craft workshops and fine residences. The workshop of the famous coroplath (figurine maker) Pistillus was discovered, along with a pottery kiln and moulds, complete figurines and failed ones, and signed with the name of the figurine maker. During the final weeks of the excavation the archaeologists also found a cache of Roman coins dating to the end of the 3rd century AD which were buried in a pit sealed with tiles. The small bronze coins were of an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 The link to the additional video report (in French) mentioned in the text is here in case anyone missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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