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Ancient Roman treasure trove of 27 rare silver coins unearthed likely by heavy rains on Sicilian island
A trove of 27 silver Roman coins, dating back to the 1st century BC, has been unearthed during restoration work at the ...
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Rare Roman coin sells for 1.98 mn euros at auction
it is "a piece of history" marking the last chapters of the Roman Republic, Frank Baldacci, director of Numismatica Genevensis told AFP ahead of the sale. The coin was minted in 43-42 BC by Brutus ...
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Roman Republican Denarius Coin
This Roman silver denarius coin was one of 5294 British Iron Age and Roman coins excavated at a Late Iron Age shrine near Hallaton, Leicestershire. It has been dated to c. 211 BC, making it ...
Archaeological excavations at Vellalore to throw more light on Kongu region’s rich history, trade links
Archaeological excavations at Vellalore in Coimbatore reveal Kongu region's ancient trade links and rich history.
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A Roman Equestrian sculpture
In 218 BC, equestrians took on more commercial roles ... in good health and owned at least 400,000 sesterces (Roman coins). By using equestrians in responsible positions in government, Augustus ...
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Busts of Senators
In 27 BC, Augustus claimed he had restored the republic ... that senators had to have property worth 1,000,000 sesterces (Roman coins). Senators were also not allowed to become directly involved ...
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Roman coin moulds used for forgeries go on display
Councillors Tony Wallis, Hannah Appleyard and Richard Forster show off coin moulds from the collection Coin moulds which were used for counterfeiting money during Roman times are to go on display ...
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Iron Age
The first coins found in Britain were gold and minted in France. Around 80-60 BC, production started in ... trade with the Roman world and rich burials. Examples include Colchester, St Albans ...