Roman History

Discover the Coin That Commemorates the Opening of the Colosseum in A.D. 80

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Emperor Titus of Rome had a short reign that lasted just two years, but he made a lasting impact on history. One of the ways he did this was by issuing special coins to mark important events during his time in power. These coins, particularly those minted in A.D. 80 to celebrate the opening of … Read more

Discover the History Behind the Constantine II Gold Medallion

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A rare and historically significant gold medallion from late Roman times made waves at MDC Monaco’s Auction No. 14, held on May 3 and 4 in Monaco. This exceptional artifact, a 2-solidi medallion of Constantine II, fetched an impressive hammer price of €100,000 ($107,727 U.S.), excluding additional fees. This piece, steeped in history, highlights the … Read more