It has been dated to c. 211 BC, making it possibly the oldest Roman coin ever found in Britain. The helmeted head of Roma is depicted on the obverse, the Dioscuri (twins Castor and Pollux ...

leading researchers to conclude that "the coins almost certainly entered the region by means of the Roman army," per the release. "Their sheer number means that the hoard would have represented a ...

Archaeologists are thrilled by the discovery of a Roman coin during the excavation ... co-director of the project with Dr Julie Bond, said: "The bust on the coin is clearly visible although ...