A Romanian metal detectorist named Marius M. recently made a discovery when he unearthed a hoard of 1,469 ancient Roman silver coins while hiking near the village of Letca Veche in southern Romania. According to the New York Post, the coins, known as denarii, date back at least 2,000 years and are of incalculable value.

"I never thought this day would surprise me and confront me with antiquity," said Marius M., as reported by the New York Post. He had set out for a hike with his metal detector for exercise and relaxation, not expecting to find anything valuable. "I even thought about pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming," he added.

As he walked through the field, his metal detector emitted a strong signal from a specific spot of grass. Curious, Marius began to dig and soon uncovered a quantity of coins. "At that moment, I could feel my heart beating quite hard," he recalled.

After spending two days meticulously photographing each of the 1,469 coins, Marius handed them over to the authorities at the Letca Noua Town Hall, about 15 kilometers from the discovery site. The coins were counted in the presence of police officers and are now being inventoried.

Under Romanian law, individuals who make valuable finds with metal detectors and report them are entitled to a reward of up to 45% of the value of the finds. While the exact value of the hoard is yet to be determined, experts believe the coins are of historical and monetary worth. Similar discoveries in the past have been estimated to be worth around 150,000 euros.

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