One of the most notable discoveries was a collection of gold coins known as cobs or macuquinas, which were irregularly shaped coins used in the Americas for over 200 years. While the exact number of ...

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Although the Royal Charter of the Colony of Virginia in 1609 granted the authority to mint coins, the power was never used ...

IT’S NO secret that Barcelona in Spain is often in the headlines for having heaps of tourists. Yet, there is a reason why so ...

However, it wasn’t until July 6, 1785 that the Continental Congress established the dollar as the official currency of the United States: the first step towards creating a national monetary system.

The UK’s most popular tourist attraction, the British Museum in London, has suddenly announced it will close for the day on Wednesday 9 July. The decision comes at a time when London is thronged ...

It was with surprisingly little fanfare that Apple guru Jony Ive was appointed to the board of the British Museum earlier this month. The design genius who brought us the iPod, iPhone and iPad was ...

Spanish officials recently unveiled a trove of priceless Ancient Roman coins, marking the first time the massive collection has been put on public display. The National Archaeological Museum in ...

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

Science Archaeology Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon But who gets to claim the $17 billion treasure? Andrew Paul Jun 11, 2025 10:30 AM EDT ...

Home to some of the world’s most extraordinary artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, the British Museum is one of London’s most popular attractions.

An IT incident that disrupted visitor access to the British Museum last week was the work of a disgruntled contractor who had been let go.