Ancient & Medieval

Enjoy learning about some of the world’s oldest coins; their stories span millennia!

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This article was motivated by curiosity about what might be the first coin depicting Athena, [...]

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The wild boar is among the most fearsome of animals. Boars are an aggressive type [...]

Boar Hunt

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Those who believe it is no longer possible to discover something as grand as a [...]

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A metal detectorist in Vestre Slidre, a rural city in Norway’s south-central Innlandet County, found [...]

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Archaeologists in Japan uncovered a hoard of around 100,000 coins while excavating a site for [...]

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A recreational diver recently discovered a massive hoard of ancient Roman coins off the coast [...]

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Coins of the Roman Empire are generally interesting for their historical value, but the designs [...]

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Statue of Alexander the Great (Photo: Getty Images/Panagiotis Maravelis)