

The coins date back to the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and were found in a kind of stone urn in the Cressoni theatre, near the ancient city of Novum Comum.
“We do not yet know in detail the historical and cultural significance of this discovery but this area is a real treasure for our archeology,” said the Culture Minister.The theatre was inaugurated in 1870 and later became a cinema closing in 1997, was due to be demolished to allow the construction of a luxury residence.
Authorities now plan to suspend work at the site to allow further excavations.