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A unique Roman gold coin of incredible value has been sold

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.

An early medieval manuscript contained the earliest complete map of the stars

Scientists have discovered a fragment of the world's oldest known complete star map. Part of the map, found below the text on a sheet of medieval parchment, is thought to be a copy of a long-lost star catalogue from the workshop of the Greek astronomer Hipparchus in the second century BC...

Mystery of the largest hoard of Roman coins revealed

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.

2 100 years old gold coins in beef bone

The Lynn Museum's new exhibit is an intriguing reminder of a 19-year-old discovery. Specifically, a trove of golden staters from the 1st century BC that were embedded in a hollowed-out bovine femur. They were found using a metal detector during an archaeological excavation of an early medieval burial site.

Archaeological Society saves 1,700 items from sale in Anglo-Saxon collection

The collection of more than 1,700 Anglo-Saxon artefacts dating from the 6th to 7th centuries AD was acquired by the Kent Archaeological Society just before it managed to be sold at public auction last Friday. The Ozengell collection includes many beautiful pieces of jewellery, clasps, weapon fittings, glass, beads and pottery. All the items were found in an Anglo-Saxon burial ground near Ramsgate in Kent.

1000 year old Viking silver treasure

A 1,000-year-old hoard of silver necklaces, bracelets and coins has been discovered in Viggbyholm, Sweden, near Stockholm. Some of the coins come from Bohemia and other European countries, others are of Arabic origin. The quality of preservation of the jewellery and coins is remarkable, they are like new.

Viking amulet found in Sweden - symbol of last stand against emerging Christianity

A rare lead pendant in the shape of Thor's hammer has been discovered by archaeologists in Ysby in the southwestern Swedish province of Halland. The hammer, dating from the late 10th century, was found on the site of a planned housing development. Previous excavations here have revealed archaeological remains from different periods, but this is the first Viking artefact found here and the first Thor's hammer ever found in the entire province...

Detectorist finds unique golden sword head from the 8th century

An extremely rare, 1,300-year-old gold head decorated with intricate patterns and garnets was found by a hobby prospector with a metal detector. It has now been acquired by the National Museums of Scotland. It is the first and only one of its kind ever found in Scotland. It's worth up to a million crowns.

Stunning ancient stone carvings survived ISIS demolition

In Mosul, Iraq, archaeologists have discovered 2,700-year-old stone carvings that escaped the barbarism of Islamic extremistsState when they tore down the ancient monumental Mashki Gate in 2016 as an "idolatrous" symbol of the pre-Islamic period. The carvings date from the reign of the Assyrian king Sinacherib between 705 and 681 BC.

The Iron Grave hid the oldest human remains in northern Germany

Near the German village of Lüchow, archaeologists have stumbled upon a 10,500-year-old open-hearth grave. It contains the oldest known human remains in northern Germany. They were found in the marshy Duvensee Moor area, which is one of the oldest and most well-studied archaeological settlement areas in central Europe...

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