600-year-old coins dug up in Quang Ninh
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An antique jar containing coins dating back at least 600 years was dug up by sand miners in Quang Ninh Province in the north before some locals broke it and took away part of the cache.
Tran Trong Ha, director of the Quang Ninh Museum, said Tuesday the jar was excavated in Vinh Thuc 2 commune which used to be a port centuries ago.
The looters left behind 160 coins that the museum has identified as being from China, Japan, and Vietnam, giving the discovery historic and cultural significance, he said.
Most of the coins from Vietnam date back to the Le Dynasty which reigned 600 years ago.
It might have belonged to a Vietnamese businessman trading in the once busy port area, Ha added.
The Museum is set to do further research into them and put them on display.
