2,400-Year-Old Gold Coins Found in Turkey: A Mercenary's Treasure Archaeologists have uncovered a pot of gold coins in the ancient Greek city of Notion, located in present-day western Turkey. This discovery, made during an excavation led by Dr. Christopher Ratté from the University of Michigan, dates back to the fifth century BC. The coins, known as Persian darics, were found buried beneath the floor of a courtyard house and are believed to have been the life savings of a Greek mercenary. The site, which includes typical features of an ancient Greek city, offers insights into the historical conflicts between Greek and Persian forces. The controlled excavation of this rare find provides valuable context for understanding the chronology of Achaemenid gold coinage and the socio-political landscape of the era « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts U.S. Economy Defies Expectations: GDP Grows 2.8% in Q2 READ MORE How Lower Rates and Central Bank Moves Propel Gold’s Surge READ MORE Gold Pulls Back from Monday's Record Closing-High READ MORE Gold Gains 0.7% with Market Eyes on Key U.S. Inflation Report READ MORE Dollar's Decline Fuels Gold's Advance; All Eyes on U.S. Economic Data READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment