Ancient Roman coin thought to be FAKE after being discovered in Transylvania over 300 years ago is almost certainly authentic - and proves the existence of 'forgotten' leader Sponsian, study claims

A forgotten Roman emperor has been saved from obscurity as a coin long thought to be fake has finally been authenticated. The coin, unearthed 300 …


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