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Coinage of Francis II (I.) and emergency coins of the Great French War

Coinage of Francis II (I.) and emergency coins of the Great French War

Dvojtakt
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Today's edition of the numismatic review on Treasure Hunters takes us back to the reign of Francis II (I.) and the time of the Napoleonic Wars - an era popular with history hunters not only because of the partial of this conflict on our territory, but also because of the great variety of coins that this era gave rise to.
Unique Anglo-Saxon sword with silver gilt decoration and runes

Unique Anglo-Saxon sword with silver gilt decoration and runes

GM4PRO
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An Anglo-Saxon sword was discovered in a 6th century grave near Canterbury. It is well preserved, in top quality with gold and silver accessories. It bears runic markings. It must have belonged to a high-ranking warrior. Experts liken the weapon to the sword from the magnificent Sutton Hoo ship burial.
The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

GM4PRO
1247 6
In 2018, a 35 mm long silver amulet was discovered in a grave from the middle of the 3rd century. It took 6 years to decipher the inscription using the latest technology. The published text reveals entirely new and unexpected information. They push back the phase of early Christianity by at least 50 to 100 years, the artefact itself is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Mummies with golden tongues

Mummies with golden tongues

GM4PRO
1166 2
In the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, about 150 km from Cairo, 52 mummies of the Ptolemaic dynasty were discovered.13 mummies carried golden tongues in their mouths, one had golden nail plates. Richly decorated tombs were also discovered, with amulets and other objects with ritual themes.

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