The coins are inscribed with rare symbols that held a special meaning to ancient cultures. Archaeologists have gained insight into vast Southeast Asian trade networks through new research into coins ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Archaeologists analyzing over 200 coins dating back to the first ...

The head of the Gold Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce in Egypt, Hany Milad, on Thursday shot down rumors of counterfeit gold coins circulating in the markets. These reports are ...

Examinations of several silver coins from the first millennium have provided multiple insights into ancient Southeast Asian trade. The results of the investigation were published in the journal ...

Ancient silver coins that bear a rising sun and an ancient Indian religious symbol and that were found on opposite ends of southeast Asia suggest that there were extensive undocumented trade routes ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare 2,200-year-old gold coin in Jerusalem’s City of David, portraying Queen Berenice II of Egypt—a discovery shedding new light on Hellenistic influence in ancient ...

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,270-year-old gold coin with Queen Berenice II of Egypt and the inscription "of the Queen," suggesting she was a powerful and influential monarch. When ...