Gold coin issued by the Dobunni people
People started using coins made from gold, silver and bronze over 2,000 years ago. They were not intended for everyday purchases but were used as religious offerings and as gifts....
People started using coins made from gold, silver and bronze over 2,000 years ago. They were not intended for everyday purchases but were used as religious offerings and as gifts....
During the Roman period money became part of everyday life for the first time. This hoard of 52,503 Roman coins was found buried in a pot near Frome. It...