New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic. By April Rubin In 1713, a medals inspector documented the acquisition of eight ...

A 3rd century Roman emperor, once believed to be fictional, has been proven to have existed following the discovery of an ...

A new study reveals that several Roman coins discovered in 1713, which were previously believed to be fake, are actually authentic - highlighting the evidence that the ruler depicted on one of the ...

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A new analysis of several Roman coins unearthed in 1713 - long thought to be forgeries - suggests that they are authentic, providing evidence that the leader portrayed on one of the coins was indeed ...

A new analysis of rare Roman coins said to have been unearthed more than three centuries ago but long dismissed as forgeries provides compelling evidence that the gold pieces are authentic—and that ...

Cardiff University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. All that was previously known about the supposed Roman emperor Sponsian was gleaned from a handful of gold coins that ...

CHICAGO, April 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, over 1,000 coin enthusiasts, collectors, history buffs and curious visitors of all ages are expected to attend the Chicago Coin ...

A gold coin long dismissed as a forgery appears to be authentic and depicts a long-lost Roman emperor named Sponsian, according to a new study. A gold coin long dismissed as a forgery appears to be ...

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