Roman coin treasure of Onna 
‘The struggle to also conquer the north was not worth the effort’ – so the Romans claimed when they realized that they were unable to submit the northern Netherlands and parts of Germany. Not that they didn’t try: at least three attempts were made, all of them in vain. A lot of Roman blood must have seeped into the soil of Drenthe. 
 
You can't see that blood anymore. But in the ground we do find all kinds of other indications that the Romans were here. They probably crossed the heights near Steenwijk to reach the Frisians. This coin treasure of Onna is one such clue. Every treasure hunter's dream. A total of 237 silver Roman coins: 204 denarii minted after the year 14, 15 issued during emperor Augustus’ reign and 18 during Tiberius’ years.  

How and why did this treasure end up in the ground? We are not sure. Possibly it was lost by fleeing Roman soldiers. Or buried by Germanic warriors, as a sacrifice to their gods. Or perhaps hidden, with the intention to dig it up again later. Unfortunately, no one can tell the story behind this treasure. 