Ancient Roman Coins found in Japanese Castle

dbawilliam Munifex Posts: 13	Ancient Roman Coins found in Japanese Castle Sept 28, 2016 15:23:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dbawilliam on Sept 28, 2016 15:23:17 GMT Makes you wonder how they got there. Please see story: www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ancient-roman-coins-unearthed-at-japan-castle/ar-BBwIQze?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=SK2ADHP
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matakakea Munifex Posts: 29	Ancient Roman Coins found in Japanese Castle Sept 29, 2016 15:39:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by matakakea on Sept 29, 2016 15:39:20 GMT Trade routes stretched a long way. Roman coins have previously been found in Vietnam. I suppose for a merchant, so long as the silver was good, the provenance didn't matter all that much.