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2,000-Year-Old Roman Treasure Found After Years Of Secrecy
Additional coins were also found during the investigation, and the treasure was fully recovered after the excavation was completed.
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PM Narendra Modi's Watch Featuring 1947 One Rupee Coin Viral: Price, Details And More
The distinctive feature of the watch, which retails for approximately Rs 55,000 to Rs 60,000, is a rare 1947 one-rupee coin embedded in its face.
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
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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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2,000-Year-Old Roman Treasure Found After Years Of Secrecy
Additional coins were also found during the investigation, and the treasure was fully recovered after the excavation was completed.
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PM Narendra Modi's Watch Featuring 1947 One Rupee Coin Viral: Price, Details And More
The distinctive feature of the watch, which retails for approximately Rs 55,000 to Rs 60,000, is a rare 1947 one-rupee coin embedded in its face.
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Archaeologists Find Roman Artefacts in Spain’s Cova De Les Dones Cave
Archaeologists have discovered Roman-era inscriptions and a corroded coin inside Spain’s Cova de les Dones cave. The artefacts, dating back nearly 1,900 years, suggest the cave was used for ritual offerings. Previous research indicates human activity in the cave for thousands of years, with Iron Age ceramics and over 110 prehistoric paintings doc...
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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.
