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Where Did Silver Come from in Early Medieval Europe?
In the mid-7th century, a veritable silver coin boom set off in the North Sea Region. So far, the question of where the silver for the coins came from was up for speculation. A new study provides concrete results.
Coins from the Era of Marius and Sulla Discovered in Tuscany
In the Livorno region, a hoard of 175 Roman Republican denarii of remarkable quality was found in 2021. The existence of the treasure was kept secret until an exhibition displayed the pieces in 2023.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Lucie Loechel2024-10-30 11:12:142024-10-30 11:12:1425 Francs in Gold: Swissmint’s New Gold Coin
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Bruno2022-06-13 14:16:552023-06-29 11:02:58The Vreneli – A Swiss Icon
Numisma – Zoom Seminars of the Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies
Registration is now open to attend the upcoming zoom seminar series of the Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies (ACANS). Everyone interested in the study of ancient coins is welcome and encouraged to join the online lecture series. Find the upcoming lectures here.
Archaeologists in Awe at the Sight of Sardinia’s Folles Hoard
Italian archaeologists are calling it one of the most important finds in recent years: up to 50,000 bronze coins dating from the 4th century have been discovered off the Sardinian coast. Apart from the outstanding size of this hoard, the coins’ condition is also astonishing.