Gold Roman coin found near Pompeii fetches eye-opening amount at auction
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A coin first discovered in 1895 in the ashes of Pompeii sold at auction recently for nearly $22,400 — it's a gold coin that celebrates that conquest of Britain by Emperor Claudius.
Experts said they weren't surprised that the coin, connected to two of the most dramatic events of the ancient world, fetched such an eye-opening auction price, the same source noted. This particular coin was buried deep enough under the ash that its golden glow was preserved. The coin was passed down through generations of a family. "Few objects could ever resonate so emphatically as this." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.
The "breathtaking" history of the small coin — which has seen intense interest from collectors and museums across Europe — is viewed as even more valuable now that treasure hunting is prohibited in the UNESCO-protected areas surrounding Pompeii, said SWNS.
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