Ancient coin of Caesar’s backstabber, Brutus, expected to surpass $1 million at auction
A gold coin from the first century B.C.E. featuring Brutus, the close ally and assassin of Julius Caesar, is anticipated to ...
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A Rare Coin Depicting Brutus, Caesar’s Infamous Assassin, Sells for $2 Million
Following the murder in 44 B.C.E., Brutus minted the gold aureus to promote his own image and celebrate his military ...
Treasure trove of coins lay buried in England for 2,000 years — until now, officials say
A massive trove of Roman-era coins — dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero — was unearthed in England, prompting questions ...
Archaeologists Uncovered an Ancient Greek Monument That Glitters with Gold
The nation of Greece is one of the most archaeologically rich countries in the world. For evidence, look no further than the ...
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Rare gold coin of Athens
A few more have turned up but it is still excessively rare. The cities of ancient Greece generally used silver for their ...
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Archaeology breakthrough as 2,000-year-old coin solves mystery of 'fake' Roman Emperor
The discovery of an ancient gold coin has proved the existence of a Roman emperor previously thought to be "fake", experts have revealed. The coin bearing the name Sponsian was unearthed over 300 ...
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Roman Coin Hoard Unearthed in Worcestershire
Buried treasure unearthed in Worcestershire reveals a dazzling hoard of Roman silver and a rare Iron Age gold stater, shining ...
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A Coin Depicting Caesar’s Frenemy Brutus Smashes Estimate to Sell for $2 Million
The ancient gold coin of Brutus was the star coin in a trio of auctions held at the auction house Numismatica Genevensis SA.
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Greece offers coin depicting tortoise and the hare story
One of the most popular tales among the fables of Aesop centers on a race between the tortoise and the hare, and this story ...