A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed a hoard of nearly 3,000 Roman-era coins in an unusual place — north of the empire's defensive lines.
"The coin, which was never published, features a laureate bust of the usurper Carausius, who commanded the Roman fleet 'Classis Britannica', based in the English Channel. "In AD 286 the emperor ...
A collection of 501 Roman coins dating back to 69AD are due to be ... said it was rare to see a collection of this size. Auctioneer Derek Ainsworth said they were also in especially good condition ...
A coin unearthed by a metal detectorist in a field he had been visiting for more than 20 years is expected to fetch up to £6,000 at auction. Retired builder Paul Capewell described the Roman coin ...