By John, on July 13th, 2011%
Question by Professor Paul: Given the abundance of ancient Roman coinage, where in the world do these coins come from?
Are they found as accidentally lost coins in the dirt, in burial sites or shipwrecks, and so forth?
Best answer:
Answer by curtisports2Treasure was often hoarded (and still is) so it wasn’t unusual to find hoards of coins when ancient ruins were excavated. Still others were found in shipwrecks, though the vast majority of shipwrecked treasure that’s been found dates to the early days of the New World and lost shipments of gold and . . . → Read More: Given the abundance of ancient Roman coinage, where in the world do these coins come from?
By John, on July 8th, 2011%
Question by James Casey: How can you tell if a gold Roman coin is fake or real?
Like if someone from modern day produced Roman coins (with whatever emperor on the face) and they were identical in design and materials, how could people tell if they were real or fake? Just wondering.
No, I’m curious as to how professionals tell the difference.
Best answer:
Answer by 0% interestHave a few different coin dealers look at it; They should know.
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By John, on July 8th, 2011%
Question by B1-55-ER: Where do the dealers get bulk roman coin lots from?
I see dealers at shows and online selling these lots of 20, 50, 100 and even up to 1000(often uncleaned) ancient roman and byzantine coins all the time. Where do they get them from, and would it be possible for someone like me, ie just a ordinary hobbyist/collector, to get them from the same place?
Best answer:
Answer by curtisports2These coins are being constantly found and dug out, and supplying the market. You can try to find out the names of . . . → Read More: Where do the dealers get bulk roman coin lots from?
By John, on June 29th, 2011%
Question by Lulu L: Where were roman coins made?
like which country or city?
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Answer by magnificent_earwhig“During the Republic there was only one mint that we are aware of, and that was next to the Temple of Juno Moneta on the Capitoline Hill in Rome. At that time the Temple of Saturn, in the Forum Romanum, served as the treasury. ”
“During the reign of Augustus, the number of mints increased dramatically. Roman coins were being minted in Greece, Spain, Gaul, Lugdunum, Pergamum, and the East. Tiberius reduced the number of mints, made . . . → Read More: Where were roman coins made?
By John, on June 21st, 2011%
Question by starchilds04: how much do ancient roman coins worth?
i found a coin that i dont know where it came from i know its from the 260 AD. to 280 AD period and its from gallic empire by looking at other coins similar to it
this is the link to a picture of the coin: http://dfphillips.deviantart.com/art/mystery-coin-83030045
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Answer by telovelaceIs the legend on your coin as shown in the picture and are the details as sharp? Emperors with radiate crowns, such as Tetricus are common with a lot of wear . . . → Read More: how much do ancient roman coins worth?
By John, on June 12th, 2011%
Question by bob: 12. What happened when Roman coins lost value in the third-century AD?
1. People began to barter
2.People collected coins
3.The price of goods decrease
4.Workers quit their jobs
Best answer:
Answer by Jack of Trades1. The currency had almost no value and trade was by barter.
It was interesting reading and I see we are doing the same thing today, printing money.
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By John, on May 31st, 2011%
Question by Millicent M: How did minting coins make the Roman Empire fall?
Essay info!! I need to know what making coins did to the empire, reasons on why making coins was a bad idea!
Any resources, info, would be great! thanks!
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Answer by Michael NCoins weren’t a bad idea; the problem is that they kept devaluating them. In other words, they had less silver or gold, but the government said they were worth the same as before.
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By John, on May 28th, 2011%
Question by Paul G: What make of metal detector did David Crisp use to find Roman coins in Frome in Somerset.?
Make, and model number and approx. price
Best answer:
Answer by david hakimFrom Mr Crisp:
“Minelab Explorer 11 with a standard head”
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By John, on May 9th, 2011%
Question by ♥♫♦Tatiana♦♫♥: How were the Bronze Roman coins of Cleopatra made?
I need to kno really soon I need to know for school
Best answer:
Answer by liberty911About halfway down this webpage is an explanation of how most ancient Roman coins were made though I am not sure many were made of bronze. I hope this is what you are looking for.
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By John, on May 1st, 2011%
How to Use Coin 2? X 2? Holders
These are the somewhat akin to the plastic flip pockets except there is no plastic and it’s not a pocket of any sort. Okay, so in reality it’s only the size which makes it resemble a pocket flip, in every other way a a coin 2” x 2” (pronounced two by two) holder is in a class of its own.
coin 2” x 2” Holders are also quite similar to the plastic tubes in that if you get them in loose format you can . . . → Read More: How to Use Coin 2? X 2? Holders
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