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Coins of Roman Usurpers and Unofficial Emperors
Roman Coins of the Unofficial Emperors Aureus of Eugenius (usurper in 392-93 AD) Photo courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group Throughout Roman history, there were numerous instances where ambitious individuals,...
Coins of Roman Usurpers and Unofficial Emperors
Roman Coins of the Unofficial Emperors Aureus of Eugenius (usurper in 392-93 AD) Photo courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group Throughout Roman history, there were numerous instances where ambitious individuals,...

The Coins of the Roman Republic - The Age Befor...
Coins of the Roman Republic A small hoard of Republic Denarii. A denarius was a day’s wage. Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group As we unravel the fascinating phases...
The Coins of the Roman Republic - The Age Befor...
Coins of the Roman Republic A small hoard of Republic Denarii. A denarius was a day’s wage. Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group As we unravel the fascinating phases...

The Coin That Killed Julius Caesar
The coin that most likely got Julius Caesar assassinated. Photo Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group It’s the dawn of the Ides of March. The most popular consul, Julius Caesar,...
The Coin That Killed Julius Caesar
The coin that most likely got Julius Caesar assassinated. Photo Courtesy of Classical Numismatics Group It’s the dawn of the Ides of March. The most popular consul, Julius Caesar,...

The New York Assay Office & Its' Ingots
The New York Assay Offices The New York assay offices were established in response to the California gold rush of 1849. The rush led to an influx of gold...
The New York Assay Office & Its' Ingots
The New York Assay Offices The New York assay offices were established in response to the California gold rush of 1849. The rush led to an influx of gold...

Greek Coin Denominations
Greek coinage have captivated historians and collectors alike for millennia. The rich history and culture of Greece are reflected in these antiquities, which also shed light on the evolution of...
Greek Coin Denominations
Greek coinage have captivated historians and collectors alike for millennia. The rich history and culture of Greece are reflected in these antiquities, which also shed light on the evolution of...

Finding Ancient Coins
Ancient Coin Hoards The Frome Hoard of over 50,000 Roman coins Courtesy of Dave Crisp and the British Museum As an amateur metal detectorist, you find yourself...
Finding Ancient Coins
Ancient Coin Hoards The Frome Hoard of over 50,000 Roman coins Courtesy of Dave Crisp and the British Museum As an amateur metal detectorist, you find yourself...