The more important towns received privileged juridical status, including the right to strike coins from Roman generals during ...

For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is believed to be an ancient Roman gladiator. Artists have long depicted ...

The Royal Mint has ... Coin said, “Flamboyant style, timeless designs and the finest British craftsmanship have been combined to produce a special commemorative coin to mark 150 years of Liberty.

director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “Flamboyant style, timeless designs and the finest British craftsmanship have been combined to produce a special commemorative coin to mark 150 ...

The Royal Mint has released a new 50p VE Day coin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The commemorative coin has gone on sale in a range of options, costing from £14. ...

when Eboracum was an important town and military base in the north of the Roman province of Britannia. The bite marks provide clues as to his suspected demise in the arena. “Here we can see ...

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Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist John P. McGraw, the reverse (tails) design of the ninth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program depicts the Mexican-American ...

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Commemorative coins honouring VE Day are being launched by the Royal Mint, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin design features a dove of peace and ...

On May 8 2025, the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, the Mint will also be striking a special gold edition of the coin. open image in gallery The VE Day 50p coin to mark the 80th ...