Experts were thrilled to discover the coin on a remote island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago. Just seven other Roman coins have been found on the Scottish Islands, as well as a Roman brooch and pieces of pottery. ROMAN COINS DISCOVERED IN RUINS OF JAPANESE CASTLEExperts are now trying to learn more about the coin. EARLY CHURCH DISCOVERED ON UK HOLY ISLAND, MAY BE LINKED TO MEDIEVAL SAINTSRoman coins have turned up in even more surprising locations than Rousay. Last year archaeologists were stunned to discover Roman coins in the ruins of a Japanese castle, prompting speculation that the coins were brought to Japan via trade routes linking the West to Asia.

Source: Fox News July 20, 2017 09:11 UTC