The silver coins, mainly from the first century B.C., were unearthed in Tuscany in Italy and are hidden relics from a turbulent time in Roman history. When you purchase through links on our site ...

Previously, the series covered Caesar's conquests, including his campaigns in Gaul, his war against Pompey, and the Roman Civil War, leading to Octavian’s rise as Augustus.

As general, Caesar led the Roman army to victory in the Gallic Wars (58 to 50 B.C.). But unwilling to give up his newfound power, he famously crossed the Rubicon River on Jan. 10, 49 B.C., leading ...