Roman gold - A hidden treasure - For the first time, a hoard of Roman gold coins has been discovered in London. At Plantation Place in the City of London, Museum of London archaeologists excavated 43 coins from a possible masonry-lined deposit box under the floor of a substantial Roman London residence. The coins were probably held in a textile or leather purse inside a small wooden box. The Romans introduced a currency system into Britain based on three metals: the aureus of gold, the denarius of silver and lower denominations of copper alloy. This valuable hoard consists solely of gold aurei, coins never in everyday circulation but used by administrators, bankers or rich merchants. Although it spans more than 100 years (from AD65-174), the hoard is thought to be a random selection of coins likely to represent the owner's savings, deposited in a safe place but never retrieved. Permanent.
London Before London - Almost 500 objects will reflect its role as source for food and cooking, an altar and the last resting place for the dead. Permanent. Please telephone 0207 600 3699 to learn more.
World City Galleries - Film footage, photography, oral history recordings and over 3,000 objects, from Queen Victoria`s parliamentary robes and Queen Mary`s dolls house to one of the earliest motorised taxis. Summoning up the atmosphere of the nineteenth century.
Museum of London history:
Despite London`s long pedigree, very few of its ancient structures are now standing, thanks to the Great Fire, the Blitz and urban developers. However, numerous Roman, Saxon and Elizabethan remains have been discovered during the City`s various rebuilding and many of these finds are now displayed inside. The museum`s permanent exhibition is basically an educational trot through London`s history from prehistory to the present day. For more information please visit www.molg.org.uk