Roman Coining Tool Found in Spain

A team of researchers from the University of Jaén has identified the earliest stone mold used for coin production in ancient Hispania. The discovery, made at the archaeological site of Obulco, in present-day Porcuna (Jaén), provides new insights into the coin manufacturing processes during the Republican period and the organization of minting workshops, whose location and operation have remained largely unknown until now. Click here to continue reading.