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Very unique imitation gold dinar made in Anglo-Saxon England, 'Offa Rex' ('King Offa') inscribed in Latin on the reverse, 8th century AD (lemmy.world)
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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imagine living in the time were kings had the Rex suffix. It just sounds cool. Charles Rex, admittedly, does not sound that cool.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Don't worry, commonly, the names are Latinized too - Carolus Rex!

[–] Mim@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 year ago

Sounds better. And is a good album too.