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Roman Coins Once Thought to Be Fake Reveal a Long Lost Historical Figure
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Wear marks on the coins suggest usage as real currency. (Pearson, et al., PLOS One, 2022)The coins have varying compositions, all over 90 percent gold but also with different small mixes of silver and copper. This differs from two genuine Roman mint coins used for comparison, which are essentially pure gold.The Sponsian coin, in particular, has a distinct mix of gold, silver, and copper that's unlike the ratios measured in any of the other coins.
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