在英国田地发掘出的罕见罗马硬币，拍卖会卖了近5,000英镑

76岁的罗恩·沃尔特斯（Ron Walters

A rare Roman coin, discovered by a 76-year-old British retiree with a metal detector, has sold for nearly £5,000 at auction, reports

据报道

The golden coin, identified as an aureus from the Roman Empire, was unearthed by Ron Walters, a retired engineer from Kingswinford, West Midlands, during one of his routine outings. The coin is estimated to date back to the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from AD 161 to 180.

金币被认为是罗马帝国的金黄色硬币，在他的日常郊游中，来自西米德兰兹郡金斯温福德的退休工程师罗恩·沃尔特斯（Ron Walters）发掘。据估计，硬币可以追溯到罗马皇帝马库斯·奥雷留斯（Marcus Aurelius）的统治，后者从161年至180年统治。

Roman coins like the aureus were typically valued at 25 silver denarii, which were the standard coins used in Roman times for smaller transactions.

像金银这样的罗马硬币通常以25枚银色Denarii的价值，这是罗马时代用于较小交易的标准硬币。

It is stated that the aureus had an exceptionally high gold content, at more than 99%, and was in excellent condition despite its age.

据说，金黄色的金黄色含量非常高，超过99％，尽管年龄很大，但状况良好。

Coins from the period of Marcus Aurelius are highly collectible by numismatists and historians.

马库斯·奥雷利乌斯（Marcus Aurelius）时期的硬币是钱币主义者和历史学家高度收藏的。

The Roman aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Republic and Empire from 1st century BC to the early 4th century AD.

罗马金银（Roman Aureus）是罗马共和国的金币，从公元前1世纪到公元4世纪初。

It was introduced by Roman general Marcus Junius Balivarris in 1st century BC during the final stages of the Republic. The aureus was valued at 25 silver denarii.

罗马将军马库斯·朱尼斯·巴利瓦里斯（Marcus Junius Balivarris）在公元前1世纪介绍了共和国的最后阶段。金黄色葡萄酒的价值为25银denarii。

Coins from this era are highly collectible, especially those featuring emperors like Marcus Aurelius, who was renowned for his philosophy and leadership during a turbulent period of Roman history.

这个时代的硬币是高度收藏品的，尤其是那些以马库斯·奥雷留斯（Marcus Aurelius）等皇帝为特色的硬币，后者在罗马历史上动荡不安的时期以其哲学和领导而闻名。

Such coins provide valuable information about the economic, political, and social aspects of Roman society.

这样的硬币提供了有关罗马社会的经济，政治和社会方面的宝贵信息。

In addition to coins, other Roman artefacts are frequently unearthed in Britain by hobbyist metal detectorists, who play a crucial role in expanding historical records.

除硬币外，爱好者金属探测者在英国经常发掘其他罗马文物，他们在扩大历史记录中发挥了至关重要的作用。

These finds are reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Finds.org.uk), which is part of Historic England and aims to document historical objects discovered in England and the Channel Islands.

这些发现是通过便携式古物计划（finds.org.uk）报告的，该计划是历史悠久的英格兰的一部分，旨在记录在英格兰和海峡群岛发现的历史对象。

The Roman coin was auctioned by Hansons Auctioneers, based in the Midlands and renowned for handling historical artefacts and valuables.

罗马硬币是由汉森（Hansons）拍卖师拍卖的，汉森（Hansons Auctione）位于中部地区，并以处理历史文物和贵重物品而闻名。

It was initially expected to sell for between £2,500 and £3,500 but quickly attracted competitive bids, eventually realizing £4,800.

最初，预计将以2500英镑至3,500英镑的价格出售，但很快吸引了竞争性竞标，最终意识到了4,800英镑。

Coins from the Roman era are highly sought-after by collectors, especially those in excellent condition and with interesting historical provenance.

罗马时代的硬币是收藏家的备受追捧的，尤其是那些状况良好，历史出处的人。

Gold coins from this period, like the aureus, are particularly valuable due to the rarity of the metal and the craftsmanship involved in their manufacture.

由于金属和制造商所涉及的工艺的稀有性，这一时期的黄金硬币尤其有价值。

According to the British Museum, Roman coins served not only as a medium of exchange but also as instruments of imperial propaganda and messaging.

根据大英博物馆的说法，罗马硬币不仅是一种交流媒介，而且是帝国宣传和消息的工具。

Coins were often struck with the image and legend of the reigning emperor, along with symbols and figures that conveyed the emperor's policies, ideology, and the political and religious climate of the time.

硬币经常被皇帝的形象和传说以及传达皇帝的政策，意识形态以及当时的政治和宗教气氛传达的符号和人物所震撼。

The Treasure Act 1996, which regulates the discovery of historical artefacts in England, classifies gold and silver coins over 300 years old as "treasure."

1996年《宝藏法》（Treasure Act）调节了英格兰发现历史文物的发现，将300多年的黄金和银币归类为“宝藏”。

This status requires the find to be reported to the local coroner, who will then decide on its status and ownership.

此状态要求将发现将其报告给当地的验尸官，后者将决定其身份和所有权。

In cases of coins or coins in hoards, a designated finds liaison officer appointed by the British Museum will assess the objects and provide expert opinion.

在ho积硬币或硬币的情况下，大英博物馆任命的指定的联络官将评估对象并提供专家意见。

If an object is deemed to have outstanding historical importance, it may be selected for the British Museum’s permanent collection.

如果一个物体被认为具有出色的历史重要性，则可以为大英博物馆的永久收藏而选择它。

Mr. Walters's discovery is part of a broader tradition of citizen involvement in archaeology. In recent times, several significant historical finds have been unearthed by members of the public, Historical artefacts are routinely unearthed in Britain by hobbyist metal detectorists, who play a crucial role in expanding historical records.

沃尔特斯先生的发现是公民参与考古学的更广泛传统的一部分。近来，公众发掘了一些重要的历史发现，历史伪像在英国经常被业余金属侦探主义者发掘出来，他们在扩大历史记录中起着至关重要的作用。

These finds are reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Finds.org.uk), which is part of Historic England and aims to document historical objects discovered in England and the Channel Islands. Metal detectorists are required to report any finds to the scheme, which creates a valuable archive of historical data.

这些发现是通过便携式古物计划（finds.org.uk）报告的，该计划是历史悠久的英格兰的一部分，旨在记录在英格兰和海峡群岛发现的历史对象。金属探测者必须向该计划报告任何发现，这会创建有价值的历史数据档案。

Recently, a significant hoard of 748 gold and silver coins was discovered by metal detectorist in the grounds of Helmingham Hall in Suffolk.

最近，在萨福克的Helmingham Hall的土地上，金属探测者发现了一个重大的ho积748枚金币和银币。

The coins, which date back to the Roman occupation of Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period, were found in an excellent state of preservation.

该硬币可以追溯到罗马对英国和盎格鲁 - 撒克逊时期的占领，并以极好的保存状态被发现。

Another notable find was the Bylston Hoard, discovered in 2022 by a metal detectorist in a field near the village of Bylston in Shropshire.

另一个值得注意的发现是拜尔斯顿ho积，它是2022年由什罗普郡拜尔斯顿村附近的田野中的一位金属探测者发现的。

The hoard, which is estimated to be worth around £100,000, consists of 663 Anglo-Saxon coins and two ingots.

ho积估计价值约100,000英镑，由663个盎格鲁 - 撒克逊硬币和两个姜汁组成。

These discoveries highlight the role that members of the public can play in expanding historical knowledge.

这些发现突出了公众在扩大历史知识中可以发挥的作用。

The Historical монетыare routinely unearthed in Britain by hobbyist metal detectorists, who play a crucial role in expanding historical records.

历史悠久的驱动纪念物在英国经常在英国出土，他们在扩大历史记录中发挥了至关重要的作用。

These finds are reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Finds.org.uk), which is part of Historic England and aims to document historical objects discovered in England and the Channel

这些发现是通过便携式古物计划（finds.org.uk）报告的，该计划是历史悠久的英格兰的一部分，旨在记录在英格兰发现的历史对象和频道。