Metal detectorist discovers unique golden artefact from Roman-era Germany: 'I could hardly believe it‘ Researchers unsure why such an intricate artefact was made The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny A miniature gold lock dated to the third to fourth centuries was found by a metal detectorist in Germany. LiveScience · Jan 29, 2025