Don't know how accurate the article is, but if true its interesting that it was found in 4th century strata. Good quality gold I suppose and the condition indicates that it banged around for a long time.
Thanks for sharing the link. I find stories like this fascinating and they really get the "little grey cells" and imagination moving.
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I'm curious to find out where it was minted.
The stories that coin could tell.
<< <i>Well circulated.
I'm curious to find out where it was minted.
The stories that coin could tell. >>
Well circulated, and/or well worn from being in the ground for 1,900 years!
According to Suarez (Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II), this piece was minted between 64-68 A.D. in Roma.
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<< <i>Yes, but will it turn up on "Pawn Stars"?
hah!
I just saw the episode with the Caligula denarius, I thought it looked questionable but clearly it was deemed authentic, hell of a coin
this nero aureus find is wild!
Thanks for sharing the link. I find stories like this fascinating and they really get the "little grey cells" and imagination moving.