Acta Numismatica Hungarica

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A lost aureus of Magnia Urbica

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In 1910 Ödön Gohl, the editor of the first Hungarian numismatic journal, the Numizmatikai Közlöny, reported a rare coin find from the territory of Dunapentele (Roman Intercisa, now Dunaújváros, Fejér County). It was a pierced ’gold coin’ of Magnia Urbica, the wife of Emperor Carinus.

A rare Byzantian medallion of Gordian III from the legionary fort of Brigetio

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A rare medallion minted in Byzantium by Gordian III was discovered in the legionary camp of Brigetio. This rare find further strengthens the importance of the Thracian medallions in Brigetio as part of decorative souvenirs of the military campaigns in the east at the end of the 2nd and first half of the 3rd c.

Coin finds from the excavations at the canabae of Brigetio (Szőny-Dunapart) between 2014 and 2017

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The canabae of Brigetio is the least known part of the ancient city, where until recently no systematic research has been conducted. This changed in 2014 when rescue excavations were commenced next to the Danube at Szőny-Dunapart due to the construction of flood control dam between Komárom and Almásfüzitő. Here the most interesting find was already made in the first year with the discovery of the first Roman baths in Brigetio. The next year east of this complex two horrea were identified. The excavations were carried out for another two years until 2017, which brought 231 coins to light.

The coin finds from the 2015 excavations at the legionary camp of Brigetio

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In the previous decades the archaeological excavations in Brigetio (Komárom–Szőny) were primarily carried out in the municipium however, in recent years investigations focused on the canabae and castra legionis. In July and August 2015 trenches were opened, where the second law tablet was found at the central part of the castra legionis. In total 142 coins were uncovered: 64 (45%) were found with metal detector5 in the soil already excavated, 16 (11%) came from the top humus layer, and only 62 (44%) from archaeological strata.

Seals from the Árpád era?

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In 2019 our first paper was published on rings from the Árpád era displaying animal figures regardant, that is with their heads turned back. The summary and the paper itself had a big impact particularly among those in metal detecting circles. This allowed many already found items to be identified and added to our database. The database continues to grow and recent finds have included not only rings but seals, pendants and ornamental seals depicting the same animals as well as humans.

Duke Bernhard’s coinage – did a mint operate in Tschatesch?

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One who has at least a little knowledge on the Friesach-type coinage is also aware of the fact that a wide range of coin types appeared at the beginning of the 13th century. The number of official mints increased, and by this time, lay and religious leaders operated several workshops. Some mints were opened near silver mines, others by important commercial routes. And the significant increase in the amount of officially issued money, as well as the growing popularity of coins, also brought about the appearance of counterfeiting workshops.

U-Boat War Badge – U-Boot Kriegsabzeichen (1939–1945)

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This topic may be somewhat exotic for Hungarians. After all the sea is a long way away but many major events occurred there. Vital raw and war materials, the food and troops were transported by sea. Great Britain and the Soviet Union were particularly dependent upon this method of supply. Dominating not only the sea lanes but the sea itself was essential for survival. Germany required to develop a dominant position at sea if it wished to overcome its adversaries and the humiliating peace imposed upon it at the end of the First World War and cement itself as a superpower.

The Numismatic Collection of the Hungarian National Museum II

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The article is the second part of the history of the Numismatic Collection of the Hungarian National Museum in a sequence of the one already published in the journal's first volume.