In September 2017, archaeologists of Université Lumière Lyon 2 and
CNRS excavating the historic Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France, uncovered one of medieval Europe's most remarkable monetary treasures, a cache that had remained undisturbed for approximately 850 years. The discovery comprised over 2,200 silver coins minted at Cluny but also 21 gold dinars of Islamic origin, along with precious artifacts including a Roman signet ring. What do these finds tell us?
