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Ancient Roman Coin Discovered Near Bathhouse in Cumbria

12/11/2025

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A Roman denarius minted in 82 BC was found near a bathhouse in Cumbria, England.
The coin shows Ulysses and the god Mercury and is the oldest find at the Carlisle Cricket Club site, yielding more than 2,000 artifacts since 2021.
Frank Giecco, the lead archaeologist, said the coin predates Julius Caesar and may have reached Britain after minting.
The discovery underscores the area's historical importance and ongoing archaeologist–volunteer work.

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Story summary

A Roman denarius minted in 82 BC was found near a bathhouse in Cumbria, England.
The coin shows Ulysses and the god Mercury and is the oldest find at the Carlisle Cricket Club site, yielding more than 2,000 artifacts since 2021.
Frank Giecco, the lead archaeologist, said the coin predates Julius Caesar and may have reached Britain after minting.
The discovery underscores the area's historical importance and ongoing archaeologist–volunteer work.