An ancient gold coin with an image of the Roman leader Sponsian, once thought to be a fake emperor, has been now proven real. Credit: The Hunterian, University of Glasgow / Public Domain A ...
A horde of ancient coins dating to the Roman era was unearthed in England late last year, museum officials said. Photo from the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum A massive trove of Roman-era ...
The aureus, the gold coin currency used in ancient Rome, was issued by Brutus and his friends a year or two after they assassinated Roman ruler Caesar in 44 BC, he said. The coin, which weighs ...