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5 of the weirdest things humans once used as money
Before coins and paper bills, people used all kinds of strange things to trade for goods and services. Over time, humans have ...
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2,000-year-old hundreds of gold and silver coins found in Netherlands
A unique combination” of Roman and British coins was uncovered in the Netherlands, highlighting the importance of Lower Germanic Limes in the Roman’s quest to conquer Britannia. Never before has such ...
Metal detectorists stumble on 2,000-year-old Roman treasure in Netherlands. Take a look
In total, the treasure trove included 404 coins. Most of these were Roman silver denarii minted between 200 B.C. and 47 A.D., ...