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A unique Roman gold coin of incredible value has been sold

A unique Roman gold coin of incredible value has been sold

GM4PRO
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One of the two known gold coins of the quattrino type of Emperor Maxentius from around 308 AD, which depicts the rebuilding of the Temple of Venus in Rome, sold at auction for a huge sum on 2 November. Initial estimates ranged from $100,000 to $200,000, but the final price far exceeded expectations.
He hid a Celtic chieftain's ring worth £30,000 in a cupboard

He hid a Celtic chieftain's ring worth £30,000 in a cupboard

Viky
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For almost thirty years, a collector hid a rare Celtic chieftain's ring in a cupboard, which was discovered in Yorkshire by a prospector with a metal detector. The jewel dates from around 100 BC. The collector is likely to come into a nice chunk of change. Experts say the jewel is worth around £30,000.
Mystery of the largest hoard of Roman coins revealed

Mystery of the largest hoard of Roman coins revealed

GM4PRO
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On 27 April 2016, 19 large amphorae containing tens of thousands of Roman coins were accidentally discovered during construction work in Tomares, a suburb of Seville. Ten amphoras were damaged by a heavy excavator, while the remaining nine remained intact. News of Spain's greatest Roman treasure has travelled around the world. Now, for the first time, the results of the research have been published.
Detector search - citizen science

Detector search - citizen science

jaccob
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We cordially invite everyone to a lecture on 22 November at 18:00h in the large hall of the Institute of Archaeology of the CAS Brno.

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