Archaeologists Find 2,600-Silver Coin Hoard in Kolomna

Archaeologists discovered a hoard of 15th-century silver coins in Kolomna.

Consensus

The discovery was made during salvage excavations in the historical center of Kolomna, Moscow Oblast.
The hoard consists of over 2,600 silver medieval coins from the early 15th century.
The coins were found in a clay vessel that remained intact and undisturbed for approximately 600 years.
The hoard includes coins from the reigns of Grand Princes Vasily I Dmitrievich and Vasily II Temnyy.
The find is considered the largest intact hoard of silver coins from the first half of the 15th century.
The coins were likely hidden during the 1425–141427 plague epidemic.
The hoard includes a large number of locally minted coins from Kolomna featuring a flying bird motif.
The coins were minted in high-purity silver and represented a significant sum in the 15th century.
The find will be transferred to the Kolomna-Zaрайsk State Museum-Reserve after study.
The hoard provides valuable insight into the local monetary system and minting practices of the time.

The hoard is estimated to be worth approximately 500 million rubles. — riamo
Duma Deputy Nikita Chaplin stated the hoard is a 'gift from heaven' for Kolomna's 850th anniversary. — riamo
More than 350 previously unknown varieties of Kolomna coins with bird motifs were identified. — mn
The hoard likely belonged to a high-status individual such as a court official or wealthy merchant. — mn
The hoard is considered absolutely complete, with no coins lost to private collectors. — vm
The hoard is estimated at 500 million rubles, based on a statement by Duma Deputy Nikita Chaplin. — tg_rian_ru