Mazovia mushroom foragers discover prehistoric urn and Roman coin

A couple foraging for mushrooms in the Mazovia region of Poland discovered two significant historical artifacts. While searching, they found a prehistoric cremation urn belonging to the Urnfield culture, which dates back to approximately the 4th century BCE.

In addition to the urn, the find included a silver denarius from the reign of Roman Emperor Commodus (181–192 CE). The 17-millimeter coin features the emperor's profile on the obverse and the goddesses Roma and Nike on the reverse.

The finder, identified as Mr. Jacek, reported the finds to the authorities. Both artifacts have been secured by experts and are currently on display at the castle in Liw. Under Polish law, individuals who responsibly report accidental archaeological discoveries may be eligible for a reward.