irisharchaeology:This hoard of Roman hack silver and ingots was discovered in a gravel pit at Ballin
irisharchaeology:This hoard of Roman hack silver and ingots was discovered in a gravel pit at Balline, Co. Limerick in 1940. Dating from the 4th century AD, its origins lie in southern Britain and it may represent loot captured during Irish raids on the then declining Roman colony.Source: Balline Hoard -- source link
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