Der Hortfund von Marcianopolis: Interpretation und historischer Hintergrund
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18078371Keywords:
Marcianopolis, Gordian III, Philippus I/II, Decius, Trebonianus Gallus, Aemilianus, Abritus, Kniva, Ostrogotha, coin hoard.Abstract
In 1929, the enormous coin hoard of Reka Devnia/Marcianopolis was discovered in two dolia in the centre of the ancient city. 81,096 coins were published. However, between 20,000 to 40,000 coins were lost after the discovery. Therefore, the end of the hoarding is not precisely fixed. The hoard cannot be used as evidence for the Roman-Gothic war of 250/251 or even for an assumed conquest of the city. Still today, coin hoards in the Balkans were too directly interpreted as sources for barbarian incursions, often built on circular argumentations. Therefore, a concise reconstruction of the major events between 238 and 258 must be given to provide the necessary historical background. Because of the specific structure, the hoard should be considered as an official coin depot of the financial administration of Moesia Inferior.
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