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Rare Roman Coin Found in England After 1700 Years Underground

Archaeologists in eastern England discovered a rare Roman coin from 287 AD featuring the usurper Carausius. This artifact was found during excavations for the new East West Rail railway line connecting Oxford, Bedford, and Cambridge. Other historical objects, including Roman coins and ancient pottery, have also been unearthed.

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