New research on an ancient gold coin suggests that a third century Roman emperor written out of history as a fictional character really did exist, scientists say.
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Gold coin proves 'fake' Roman emperor was real
The coin bearing the name of Sponsian was considered apocryphal and had been locked away in a museum cupboard.
Adam Bishop