A Metal Detectorist Found a Bunch of Ancient Gold Coins. It Turned Out to Be ‘Devil’s Money’
A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts believe the money left at the location was “devil’s money,” an offering to ...
Albuquerque Coin Club: U.S. Philippine coins
The Albuquerque Coin Club is the largest coin club supports numismatic education for its members and the public. Former club president Phil Vitale speaks on the history ...
National Politics
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
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Elite Germanic Pagans Buried ‘Devil’s Money’ as Offerings for Their Gods at This Ancient Cult Site
Buried at the Hezingen site, researchers discovered 25 gold coins, as well as gold pendants and a fragment of a silver ...
Forget the Petra of Indiana Jones fame, Saudi Arabia’s Hegra is a must-see alternative to Jordan’s attraction
With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan's magnificent Petra facades, Hegra in Saudi Arabia is the place ...
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Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Padula, Including Diobol Minted in Tarentum Featuring Athena and Hercules
In Padula, Campania, the discovery of nineteen ancient tombs has uncovered valuable artifacts, including a rare diobol coin ...