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Roman currency for most of Roman history consisted of gold, silver, bronze, orichalcum and copper coinage. [1] . From its introduction during the Republic, in the third century BC, through Imperial times, Roman currency saw many changes in form, denomination, and composition.
19 kwi 2018 · Roman coins were first produced in the late 4th century BCE in Italy and continued to be minted for another eight centuries across the empire. Denominations and values more or less constantly changed...
The project records every published type of Roman Imperial Coinage from Augustus in 31 BC, until the death of Zeno in AD 491. This is an easy to use digital corpus, with downloadable catalog entries, incorporating over 43,000 types of coins.
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of the Roman Empire through the lens of their currency. Witness the transformation of money, from cumbersome bronze ingots to the iconic silver denarius.
A joint project of the American Numismatic Society and ISAW, OCRE is a digital corpus of the coinage of the Roman Empire. At present, you can browse or search to find all coin types from Augustus to Hadrian (27 BC – AD 138), and links to examples present in the ANS collection.
18 kwi 2024 · For most of its history, Roman currency comprised gold, silver, bronze, orichalcum, and copper coinage. Introduced during the Republic in the third century BC and continuing through the Imperial period, the currency experienced various changes in form, denomination, and composition.
26 maj 2024 · In this comprehensive article, we will trace the fascinating history of Roman coinage from its humble origins to its imperial zenith and beyond. Through examining key developments, notable examples, and comparative analysis, we aim to shed light on how coins both shaped and reflected the trajectory of one of history‘s most influential empires.
