Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Tag: Roman economic system

Oldest Known Stone Mould Discovered in Roman Hispania, Shedding Light on Coin Production

Oldest Known Stone Mould Discovered in Roman Hispania, Shedding Light on Coin Production

Excavations at the ancient settlement of Obulco in Porcuna, Spain, have unearthed the oldest evidence of coin production in Roman Hispania. This important discovery by archaeologists from the University of Jaén was announced by ‘La Brújula Verde’ and opens a unique window on economic practices in antiquity. Obulco was a vibrant city, both commercially and