Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable hoard of gold coins thought to be more than 2,000 years old in an ancient Greek city. The coins—likely dated to the 5th century B.C.—were found ...

Within the complex, they found treasures, including 29 silver coins from ancient Greece, a clay altar, a miniature vase and a figurine of a horse with a rider.

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Rare coins minted during ancient Olympic Games unearthed in Greece, photos show. ... Thu, January 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM UTC. 2 min read. A trove of 29 rare coins was recently unearthed in Greece, ...

In a nondescript Lombard office building, pieces of ancient Greek history were returned on Wednesday to their rightful owner. "These coins are very important to our cultural heritage," a beaming ...

Archeologists uncover hoard of gold coins linked to ancient mercenaries The 2,600-year-old Persian darics covered a soldier's pay for about one month. By Laura Baisas ...

A hoard of gold coins dating back around 2,400 years was discovered during excavations of an ancient Greek city. The gold coins are believed to have served as a form of payment to mercenary troops.

Archaeologists discovered the hoard of Persian coins at the site of ancient Greek city in what is now Turkey. The money may have been intended to pay mercenary troops. The ancient Greek city of ...

The excavation of an ancient Greek city in Turkey uncovered a stash of gold coins from about 2,500 years ago. The find offers a glimpse into a conflict-ridden time.