Photos show a few of the treasures. The finds included a rare Roman coin with the face of an ancient empress, Herennia Cupressenia Etruscilla, officials said.

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Photos show a few of the treasures. The finds included a rare Roman coin with the face of an ancient empress, Herennia Cupressenia Etruscilla, officials said.