Researchers examined the coin's surface for wear and tear as well as the presence of minerals to rule it out as a fake
A horde of coins found in Transylvania in 1713 contained several unlike other Roman coins in style and make, with enigmatic features including bungled legends and historically mixed motifs. The four gold coins depicting the "Roman emperor" Sponsian were long regarded as forgeries and Sponsian himself a fake.
However, in a breakthrough new study in the scientific journal PLOS One, researchers have concluded that the coin of Sponsian locked away for years in a museum cupboard in Glasgow is a genuine third-century artifact and that Sponsian was a real claimant to the title.
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How long until the Emperor Tuchas Facious is authenticated and recognized?
A horde of coins found in Transylvania in 1713 contained several unlike other Roman coins in style and make, with enigmatic features including bungled legends and historically mixed motifs. The four gold coins depicting the "Roman emperor" Sponsian were long regarded as forgeries and Sponsian himself a fake.
However, in a breakthrough new study in the scientific journal PLOS One, researchers have concluded that the coin of Sponsian locked away for years in a museum cupboard in Glasgow is a genuine third-century artifact and that Sponsian was a real claimant to the title.
Numismatic breakthrough: Coin study suggests 'fake' Roman emperor was real
A team of researchers has concluded that the coin of Sponsian locked away for years in a museum cupboard in Glasgow is a genuine third-century artifact.
How long until the Emperor Tuchas Facious is authenticated and recognized?
