The play ends with Euclio getting his pot of gold back from Lyconides, whose slaves had stolen it. The resolution resolves the problem of the play, which has to do with themes of greed and integrity, and the notion of "treasure."

There are two lost "treasures" in the play. One is the virginity of Phaedria, Euclio's daughter, who was made pregnant by Lyconides. The other is the pot of gold, a treasure hidden in Euclio's house and protected by his household god. Phaedria befriends the god, who reveals the location of the gold her father. The god intends that Euclio use the money as a dowry so Phaedria can marry Lyconides.

Euclio is very covetous of the money, however, and is afraid someone will find out about it and steal it. In fact, Euclio becomes obsessed with the idea that his money might be stolen. When a wealthy neighbor comes to ask for Phaedria's hand in marriage, Euclio thinks his real motivation is to find out about the gold. After Lyconides's slave steals the gold, Euclio becomes even more obsessed. When Lyconides comes to confess to Euclio that he is the father of Phaedria's baby, Euclio assumes he is confessing to stealing the gold. Euclio feels betrayed in every way: his daughter has been violated, her wealthy suitor has been driven away, and his gold has been stolen.

The resolution ties up these conflicts. Lyconides does the right thing: he gives the money back to Euclio and marries Phaedria with Euclio's blessing. He even gives the couple the pot of gold as a wedding present, fulfilling the intent of the god.