A routine traffic stop at a Greek toll station turned into a historical find when police discovered ancient coins in a man's possession.
The 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday at the Asprovalta toll station after officers from the Thessaloniki Police Directorate found five ancient coins mixed in with modern currency inside his car.
The coins, protected under Greek law as cultural artifacts, were confiscated.
The man now faces charges for violating laws on the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage.
He is expected to appear before a prosecutor, while authorities work to determine the origin and historical significance of the coins.
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