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15.04.2021

Balline Hoard

The Ballina Treasure is an archaeological find consisting of haxes and ingots that was discovered in 1940 in a gravel pit in Ballina, County Limerick, Ireland. It includes fragments of three Roman silver vessels and four Roman silver double-headed ingots, three of which bear inscriptions. These artifacts have been dated to the late 4th or early 5th century.

The origins of this silver treasure in Ireland have led to various speculations. Some theories propose that the silver may have arrived in Ireland as booty from an Irish raid on Britain. Others suggest that it could have been part of a Roman payment to an Irish chieftain in exchange for maintaining peace. Another possibility is that it was a payment or donation to Irish mercenaries or federates (soldiers in the service of the Roman Empire).

The Ballina Treasure provides valuable insights into the historical interactions and exchanges between the Roman world and Ireland during this period. While the exact circumstances of its arrival in Ireland remain a subject of debate, its discovery is an important piece of Ireland's archaeological heritage.

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