A Roman coin believed to be the first of its kind found in the UK has sold for nearly £5,000
Ron Walters, 76, from Kingswinford, West Midlands, found the coin with his metal detector in Wall Heath near Dudley last year. Mark Hannam, from Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, said the coin was bought by a collector from Scotland for £4,700 on Friday. “Even though it’s been in the soil for over 1,900 years, he’s very
Archaeologists Find Evidence That Money Increased Environmental Pollution in Ancient Greece
Greek and German archaeologists have revealed compelling evidence that the rise of currency in Ancient Greece contributed to increased environmental pollution. This finding underscores the complex relationship between economic development and ecological impact throughout history. Lead, a byproduct of human activity, first appeared in archaeological records around 5,000 years ago, coinciding with the smelting and
Metal detector users discovered a hoard of medieval coins from the 15th century on the Scottish border
Two metal detector users recently found a hoard of medieval coins from the 15th century on the Scottish border. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson were in the Cappercleuch area when their detectors began to signal. They discovered a treasure they never expected. This hoard includes thirty gold and silver coins left in the area between