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Rare Carausius ‘Clasped Hands’ Denarius being offered by Dix, Noonan and Webb

Posted on November 25, 2010 by MetalDetecting

Dix, Noonan and Webb are offering a very rare Carausius ‘Clasped Hands’ Denarius in their December 9th coin auction: Carausius, Argenteus, London, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. clasped hands, 4.19g/6h (cf. RIC 549; cf. Shiel 14-20). Very fine … Continue reading →

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Rare Roman lantern found in field near Sudbury

Posted on September 2, 2010 by MetalDetecting

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-11161686 “A metal detecting enthusiast has found what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain. Danny Mills, 21, made the find in a field near Sudbury in Suffolk. The area … Continue reading →

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