# Ancient coins found under German sports field

> 2,000-year-old Celtic coins discovered beneath construction site in Thuringia.
- Title: Ancient coins found under German sports field · New York Post
- Summary: 2,000-year-old Celtic coins discovered beneath construction site in Thuringia. Archaeologists found 11 first-century B.C. Celtic coins in Thuringia, the…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/science/2000-year-old-treasure-discovered-beneath-former-sports-field
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:15:36+00:00
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- Topics: thuringia, celtic coins, prague-type quinarii, archaeology, construction site, germany, news, entertainment
## Ancient coins discovered
Archaeologists unearthed 11 first-century B.C. Celtic coins at a construction site in Thuringia after 2,000 years.
## Excavation details
The coins were found in a former sports field ahead of a new fire station construction in August 2026.
## Historical significance
This is the largest known Celtic coin hoard from the first century B.C. in Thuringia.
## Coin type
The 11 coins are Prague-type quinarii, a rare Celtic currency with only 80 examples known in Thuringia.
## Mint location
The coins are believed to have been minted in the Gotha region, northwest of Thuringia.
## Additional finds
Archaeologists also uncovered a Roman coin, medieval glass bead, and 19th-20th century Prussian uniform button.
## Key takeaway

Archaeologists found 11 first-century B.C. Celtic coins in Thuringia, the largest known hoard of Prague-type quinarii in the region.