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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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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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Rare Pre-Revolutionary Silver Coin Shatters Records, Fetches $2.52 Million At US Auction
Known as a threepence coin, it features a simple "NE" for New England on one side and its value in Roman numerals 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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Boy Playing In School Sandbox Stumbles Upon 1800 Years Old Coin In Germany
The boy, identified only as Bjarne, found the silver item in August 2022 but the details were revealed at a press conference on Friday.
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Archaeologist Find Buried Treasure Including Roman Coins While Hiking In Italy
The discovery raised concerns about whose treasure it was, why it was concealed, and why the owner never came back.
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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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'Exceptionally Rare' Roman Gold Coin With Nero's Face Found In Israel
Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally rare gold coin bearing the image of the Roman Emperor Nero that dates to a little over a decade before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
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Pope Mania Sweeps Philippines Ahead of Pope Francis' Visit
Well before Pope Francis' plane touches down in this Asian bastion of the Roman Catholic faith, Filipinos have been snapping their selfies beside his life-sized cutout image in churches and malls. His face beams from welcome posters, shirts, cookies, coins, stamps, coffee mugs and all imaginable mementoes.
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Recovered from Hyderabad ruins, a veritable treasure of gold
Gold ornaments, silver jewellery and artefacts, coins from the time of Shahjahan, Akbar and even the Roman Empire - all this was recovered from an old house being demolished in Doodhbowli area of Hyderabad's Old City.
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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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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Rare Pre-Revolutionary Silver Coin Shatters Records, Fetches $2.52 Million At US Auction
Known as a threepence coin, it features a simple "NE" for New England on one side and its value in Roman numerals 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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Boy Playing In School Sandbox Stumbles Upon 1800 Years Old Coin In Germany
The boy, identified only as Bjarne, found the silver item in August 2022 but the details were revealed at a press conference on Friday.
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Archaeologist Find Buried Treasure Including Roman Coins While Hiking In Italy
The discovery raised concerns about whose treasure it was, why it was concealed, and why the owner never came back.
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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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'Exceptionally Rare' Roman Gold Coin With Nero's Face Found In Israel
Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally rare gold coin bearing the image of the Roman Emperor Nero that dates to a little over a decade before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
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Pope Mania Sweeps Philippines Ahead of Pope Francis' Visit
Well before Pope Francis' plane touches down in this Asian bastion of the Roman Catholic faith, Filipinos have been snapping their selfies beside his life-sized cutout image in churches and malls. His face beams from welcome posters, shirts, cookies, coins, stamps, coffee mugs and all imaginable mementoes.
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Recovered from Hyderabad ruins, a veritable treasure of gold
Gold ornaments, silver jewellery and artefacts, coins from the time of Shahjahan, Akbar and even the Roman Empire - all this was recovered from an old house being demolished in Doodhbowli area of Hyderabad's Old City.
