03-08-2021 18:44 via artnews.com

Dutch Man Faces Trial Over Failed Robbery of Roman Coin Collection in Germany

A Dutch man is currently facing attempted robbery charges for the failed theft of ancient Roman coins from one of Germany’s largest archeological museums.
In 2019, a group of men broke into the Rhineland State Museum with the intention to steal the Trier Gold Hoard, a collection of over 2,500 solid gold coins. While the defendant was apprehended, his two accomplices are still on the run, according to Deutsche Welle.
The group entered the museum by scaling scaffolding and prying open a wind
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