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Curiosities of ancient Rome (Coins)
The world of ancient Romans abounded in a number of amazing curiosities and information. The source of knowledge about the life of the Romans are mainly works left to us by ancient writers or discoveries. The Romans left behind a lot of strange information and facts that are sometimes hard to believe.
In 2016, Italy celebrated the 2200 anniversary of the death of the famous Roman comedian Plautus by minting a 2-euro coin in his honor .
Roman coin of Julian the Apostate . On reverse side is seen bull standing beneath two stars. Dated to IV century CE.
Coin (drachm) of Jugurtha, king of Numidia, who was ally and subsequent enemy. Dated back to II century BCE.
Medallion showing emperor Probus. A great and powerful emperor of the late third century. On the coin we can see also Sol Invictus .
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