Unearthing the Mysterious Roman Emperor: The Discovery of Domitianos and His Bronze Coin Horde

A collection of 5000 bronze coins from the 3rd century was discovered, including a rare coin featuring the head of a mysterious Roman emperor, Domitianos. Previously thought to be a hoax, this discovery confirms Domitianos' existence as a rebel emperor of a breakaway Western European Empire around 260 AD. The coins are expected to be displayed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford.

What was the significant find among the 5000 bronze coins?

• A coin featuring Augustus

• A coin featuring Julius Caesar

• A coin featuring Nero

• A coin featuring Domitianos

Why was the discovery of the Domitianos coin important?

• It was the first coin found from the 3rd century

• It confirmed the existence of a previously unknown emperor

• It was made of gold

• It was the largest coin ever found

What was Domitianos believed to have been before claiming the title of emperor?

• A soldier turned rebel

• A senator

• A philosopher

• A merchant

What was the fate of the coins after their discovery?

• They were sold to a private collector

• They were melted down

• They were returned to the original site

• They were to be displayed in the Ashmolean Museum

Which museum is expected to acquire the coins for public display?

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

• The Smithsonian

• The Ashmolean Museum