On our last trip to England, our cousin Charles told us of a Roman coin he found near Maiden Castle. The relic is clearly stamped and readable as minted in the time of Tiberius (Tiberius Caesar Augustus, born Tiberius Claudius Nero (16 Nov., 42 BC – 16 Mar., AD 37).As we looked at the old coin, I laughed.
Picture a tired Roman soldier, tromping the weary road back to the hill-fort with his companions on payday, ready to enjoy a cool mug and a chat.
Reaching into his pocket, he discovers his coin gone. One rotten day 2000 years ago.
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