Enjoy learning about some of the world’s oldest coins; their stories span millennia!
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Because of his extraordinary reputation as a hero, Herakles role as a fashion designer is overlooked but clearly demonstrated on coins.
Herakles: Timeless Hero & Fashion Trendsetter
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ChatGPT made some critical mistakes when providing information about the first ancient coin depicting Athena.
Fact-Checking AI
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When it comes to a group of ancient Roman coins that depict hunted wild boars, there's more than meets the eye.
Boar Hunt
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New Roman coins issued by cities previously undocumented on ancient coinage are still waiting to be discovered.
“New” Cities on Roman Bronze Coins
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An ancient Byzantine coin was found in south-central Norway, 1,600 miles from its point of origin, in December.
A Long Way from Home
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A hoard of over 100,000 coins, dating between 175 B.C. and A.D. 1265, was found in Japan, 60 miles northwest of Tokyo.
A Fantastic Find
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A recreational diver recently discovered a massive hoard of ancient Roman follis off the coast of Sardinia, Italy.
Fifty Thousand Follis
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A coin of Antoninus Pius depicts the myth that explains how Rome was founded.
Rome’s Mythological Roots
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Coinage of the Macedonian conqueror Alexander the Great is widely available.
Alexander the Great