Ancient Roman Coins: More Than Just Money
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Published 2022-02-12
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The economy of ancient Rome was a bustling one and in this documentary we look at the evolution and system of Roman coinage, their denominations and relative value, but most of all what was depicted on them. With an obverse and reverse side, a coin offered the possibility for two different images. These images were used to spread different types of messages to all citizens of the Roman empire, especially with the coming of the Principate. As an example we take a close look at a famous coin of emperor Vespasian, one the most celebrated generals in the Roman army and later emperor.
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Absolutely fascinating. Coinage is one of those common threads of history that fascinates me, but I've never before seen them discussed in terms of social and legal effect.
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Fascinating, absolutely fascinating, I didn't realise that there was so much to Roman coinage, and it's so clearly and well explained.
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As someone who loves coins and Roman history this is very enjoyable
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Yet another fascinating video. Very happy I found this channel. As a coin collector I find this doubly interesting. Keep up the good work
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This is my favorite history channel by far, not only because it's highly informative but also for the visual representation, it makes the videos more entertaining as it depicts accurate scenarios and paraphernalia used at that time.
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You could also talk about how coins were used to spread a desired state or a pleading message for example a lot of third century coins have - the loyalty of the legions - on them at a time when the legions were notoriously unloyal. Would be interesting to see if you can talk about Third century coinage and then later the introduction of Christian symbols on coins.
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Mannen, deze video is echt geweldig. Deze kun je zo in een college van de uni gooien. Tweedejaars bachelor Romeinse sociale geschiedenis ofzo; ik heb het iig nooit gehad en was toch bovenmatig geïnteresseerd in Oudheid. Echt complimenten voor deze kwaliteit
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As a Roman coin collector, thank you again for your video
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This is a really original subject and it was fascinating, thank you. Every success with your expansion you deserve it. 👏🏻
