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The coins of Ancient Rome and the Ottoman Empire

On the Japanese island of Okinawa, archaeologists found ten coins of Ancient Rome and the Ottoman Empire. The coin was discovered by a researcher from the Department of cultural valuables of the temple, Gangō-JI, Toshio Tsukamoto, he came to the castle for the analysis of Japanese artifacts. Archaeologist have found …

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Composite coins — an alternative to paper and metal

Recently JSC Goznak said about the positive outcomes and preparedness for scaling of the project “Planet”, in result of which in August 2014 on the territory of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic there were coins made of composite material. The composite material is characterized by a porous fibrous multi-layered structure. The …

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Lithuania protested for Russian coins with the image of Vilnius

Russia is not yet ready “for the historical truth about the Soviet occupation”, said the Lithuanian authorities.Lithuania has expressed its dissatisfaction with Russia issued coins with the image now removed the sculptures from the Green bridge in Vilnius. We are talking about a five-ruble coin, which is flanked by two …

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Spain found a huge hoard of Roman coins

A rare treasure was discovered in the South of Spain. According to the newspaper El Pais, during construction works in the town of Tomares (near Seville) at a depth of one meter were found 19 Roman amphorae, bronze coins. Their total weight was 600 kg. According to archaeologists, this is …

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