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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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Ancient Roman Coins Discovered In Ruined Japanese Castle
Scientists have discovered a bunch of ancient Roman and Ottoman coins from the ruins of an old castle in Japan, a finding which could help better understand historical trade routes and relations in Asia.
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids
A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excav...
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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Ancient Roman Coins Discovered In Ruined Japanese Castle
Scientists have discovered a bunch of ancient Roman and Ottoman coins from the ruins of an old castle in Japan, a finding which could help better understand historical trade routes and relations in Asia.
