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Ancient coin once used for bus fare discovered to be over 2,000 years old

Unexpected discoveries sometimes reveal remarkable connections between everyday life and ancient history. In Leeds, England, a small coin that was once casually used to pay for a bus fare has turned out to be an artifact over 2,000 years old. The coin, originally minted by the Carthaginians in the Spanish city of Cadiz during the first century BC, eventually found its way into modern circulation before being recognized for its historical significance.

11 Mar 2026 1:06 am