Roman Archaeology News(@RomArchable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Very rare' gold coin found in shows assassinated emperor Volusianus - he was killed aged 22 in AD 253 by his own soldiers after a short reign. livescience.com/rare-roman-gol… Archaeology History Coins

'Very rare' gold coin found in #Hungary shows assassinated #Roman emperor Volusianus - he was killed aged 22 in AD 253 by his own soldiers after a short reign. livescience.com/rare-roman-gol… #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology #RomanHistory #RomanCoins
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Roman Britain News(@Roman_Britain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Shapwick hoard is one of the largest collections of silver coins ever found in Britain. Consisting of 9,238 denarii, it would have held considerable value but was buried under a villa in around AD 225 for reasons unknown Britain Coins

The Shapwick hoard is one of the largest collections of silver #Roman coins ever found in Britain. Consisting of 9,238 denarii, it would have held considerable value but was buried under a villa in #Somerset around AD 225 for reasons unknown #RomanBritain #RomanCoins #Archaeology
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Contemporary Copies In Britain AD 330-341(@Con_Copies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

~ 1300 coins, 6 coin hoards & 200+ hrs of pxrf (coins and standard readings) later, its finally complete, im feeling as smug as this portrait of Constantinopolis from the Thornbury Hoard 🥳 thank you to all who helped make this happen!!

~ 1300 coins, 6 coin hoards & 200+ hrs of pxrf (coins and standard readings) later, its finally complete, im feeling as smug as this portrait of Constantinopolis from the Thornbury Hoard  🥳 thank you to all who helped make this happen!! #phdlife #romancoins #FindsFriday
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Roman Britain News(@Roman_Britain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Down hoard, found in in 2013, is one the largest collections of 4th Century coins ever found. It consists of 22,888 'nummi' dating from 260-348 AD, and is believed to have been buried around 350.
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The #Seaton Down hoard, found in #Devon in 2013, is one the largest collections of 4th Century #Roman coins ever found. It consists of 22,888 'nummi' dating from 260-348 AD, and is believed to have been buried around 350.
#RomanBritain #RomanCoins #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology
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Hansons Historica coins & Antiquities(@HansonHistorica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hanson’s Historica Auction on Tuesday 27th of August has some unique and incredibly rare roman coins being offered. If you are a collector of Roman coins, you won’t want to miss the August 27th Historica Auction. coins
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Hanson’s Historica Auction on Tuesday 27th of August has some unique and incredibly rare roman coins being offered. If you are a collector of Roman coins, you won’t want to miss the August 27th Historica Auction. #Romancoins #Roman 
#Rare #Hansons #Auctions #Auction #August27th
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nickys_digs(@nickys_digs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 My find of the day... what a stunning coin! 🤩 ⬅️ swipe!

Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor : 307-337 A.D. -
Commemorative coin for the city of Rome. I just love the detail that still remains in the wolves fur. &remus

1/2 My find of the day... what a stunning coin! 🤩 ⬅️ swipe!

Constantine I 'The Great' - Roman Emperor : 307-337 A.D. - 
Commemorative coin for the city of Rome. I just love the detail that still remains in the wolves fur.#romancoins #metalsetectingfinds #romulus&remus
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Dr Jo Ball(@DrJEBall) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A aureus minted under Octavian - pictured in a fairly simple portrait - with a reverse design showing the goddess Victory, standing on a globe, holding a victory wreath in her right hand, & a vexillum military standard in her left Coins

A #Roman aureus minted under Octavian - pictured in a fairly simple portrait - with a reverse design showing the goddess Victory, standing on a globe, holding a victory wreath in her right hand, & a vexillum military standard in her left #Numismatics #RomanCoins
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Dr Jo Ball(@DrJEBall) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The image of on modern British coins (mostly 50ps) was inspired by the depiction of her on coins, particularly those issued by Emperors & in the mid-C2AD - she has been shown armed with spear & sword since her earliest days Coins

The image of #Britannia on modern British coins (mostly 50ps) was inspired by the depiction of her on #Roman coins, particularly those issued by Emperors #Hadrian & #AntoninusPius in the mid-C2AD - she has been shown armed with spear & sword since her earliest days #RomanCoins
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