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An Itty-Bitty Roman Lock Is Unearthed in a German Field
The Roman gold lock that a metal detectorist discovered in Germany may be small, miniature even, but it's no trivial find.
A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
Constantin Fried, a licensed searcher, originally reported finding the lock in a Petershagen-Frille field. “I could hardly ...
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Ancient Roman Golden Lock Found in Germany – Tiny, But Worth Its Weight in History
A 1,600-year-old golden lock unearthed in Germany reveals Roman craftsmanship and sparks curiosity about its use and ...
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A Man Found a Tiny Gold Lock in the Dirt. It’s an ‘Extraordinary’ Example of Ancient Roman Craftsmanship.
The miniature box lock was likely once used to protect a small chest, similar to today’s jewelry boxes. The miniature find—which is less than half-an-inch square—is “smaller than the one ...