A significant archaeological finding, a gold coin, has been
reported discovered underwater in the area between Limassol and
Larnaca by a local amateur fisherman. According to Cypriot
authorities, the coin is of great value. Cypriot media reported
that it dates back to the first century A.D. and depicts the
third Roman emperor called Caligula, well-known for his fierce
and brutal policy during his reign. On this coin, Caligula is
sacrificing an animal before the Temple of Augustus, which is
constituted by six pillars. Many coins of the same age have been
found over the course of time, but this one is regarded among
the most significant because it’s made of gold. Representatives
of the Nicosia Archaeological Museum of Cyprus stated that such
a finding enriches cultural heritage of the broader region, and
may provide archaeologists with important information on ancient
Cyprus’ trade. Moreover, the area, where the golden coin was
found, could reveal more clues concerning the coin’s origin and
the way it ended up