Coins from Alexander the Great found in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — More than 250 silver coins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great were unearthed in northern Syria, a Syrian archaeologist said Thursday .Youssef Kanjo, the head of archaeo…
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University nets set of rare coins
PRINCETON — Any mention of gold, silver and bronze made lately you’d think would be in reference to the recently wrapped-up Vancouver Olympics. At Princeton University, however, they’re just talking about the latest additions to the school’s numismatic collection.
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Gold Rises on Demand for Currency Alternative; Palladium Jumps
March 5 (Bloomberg) — Gold futures rose, capping a weekly gain, on investment demand for the metal as an alternative to holding currency. Palladium jumped to a 20-month high.
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