Details of a very special haul of 651 Roman coins found in the ancient city of Aizanoi in Turkey have been released by researchers behind the discovery. The silver coins were found in a jug during archeological excavations led by researchers from Pamukkale University, according to a press release from the university.

Where were Roman coins found in India?

Roman gold coins excavated in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India. One coin of Caligula (37–41 CE), and two coins of Nero (54–68).

Where did we find Roman gold coins?

Hundreds of ancient gold coins were found last week in the basement of a former theater in northern Italy. Archaeologists uncovered the jackpot in Como, on the border with Switzerland.

When were Roman coins found?

The manufacture of coins in the Roman culture, dating from about the 4th century BC, significantly influenced later development of coin minting in Europe. The origin of the word mint is ascribed to the manufacture of silver coin at Rome in 269 BC near the temple of Juno Moneta.

Did Roman ruled India?

Indo-Roman relations began during the reign of Augustus (16 January 27 BCE – 19 August 14 CE), the first emperor of the Roman Empire. The presence of Romans in the Scythia and India and the relations between these regions during the period of the Roman Empire are poorly documented.

Who introduced pure gold coins in India?

The Indo Greeks; is the correct answer as the gold coins were first issued by Indo-Greeks in India. They introduced the gold coins around 270 BC. Ruler, Antochios II was the first one to introduce the gold coins for various economic reasons.

Are old Roman coins worth anything?

Most of them are valued today at 20-50 $ a pieces of medium condition and not so rare. In some cases, for example a rare emperor or rare reverse can have a high value, around 1000 $ or even higher. Usually the Consecratio theme or the family coins, with more than one member are rare.

How much would a Roman coin be worth?

Most of them are valued today at 20-50 $ a pieces of medium condition and not so rare. In some cases, for example a rare emperor or rare reverse can have a high value, around 1000 $ or even higher.

What made Indian empires rich?

The trade in cotton and silk fabrics had brought great wealth to India as early as the fifth century BCE (during the Roman Empire). High demand for these items had attracted traders from as far as China in the East and Persia in the West. Yet this wealth made the region a target for competitive rivals.

Did the Romans fight the Chinese?

In the year 119 AD during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, a massive and unprecedented Roman invasion of the Han Chinese territory in Western Asia took place. The war - which came to be known as the Roman-Sino War - was the largest the ancient world had ever seen.

Who were the first gold coins issued by?

One of the earliest coins to be minted, from Lydia in modern Turkey. © Trustees of the British Museum. Lydian gold came from the river in which King Midas supposedly washed away his ability to turn all he touched into goldThese are some of the worlds first coins, produced in Lydia, western Turkey, over 2500 years ago.