A Roman coin discovered by a cleaner was struck by a 'Del Boy' forger who could not spell and did not know his emperors. The silver denarius, based on coins marking the Battle of Actium in 31BC, has the word ‘Egypt’ spelled incorrectly and bears the head of Emperor Caesar when it should be Augustus, British Museum experts said.
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Monday, November 08, 2010