- Denarius - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project
The "denarius" (plural: denarii) was a silver coin first struck about 211 BC during the fiscal crisis Rome suffered as a result of the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) Previously Rome had struck silver didrachms, most recently in the form of the famous "quadrigatus" (so-called because the reverse motif was a quadriga (four-horse chariot))
- Weight of the denarius and how it changed over time.
The denarius began to experience slow debasement towards the end of the Republic Under the rule of Augustus its silver content fell to 3 9 grams (a theoretical weight of 1⁄84 of a Roman pound) It then remained at near this weight until the time of Nero, when it was reduced to 1⁄96 of a pound, or 3 4 grams
- The value of a denarius in ancient and modern times
A denarius went a long way back then, if you didn't travel far, tolerated a limited diet, or need fancy weapons, got your future servants from the exposed infants on the trash heap, and were content with a jug of wine as opposed to a barrel, and just bet on the chariot races or the contestants in the arena in moderation Thanks in advance Bruce
- Roman Coins of Augustus
Magnificent quality Superb portrait of the finest Greek style Rare in Greek style because most denarii of this type were struck in "Colonia Patricia" style SH16768 Silver denarius, SRCV I 1592, RIC I 541, BMCRE I 664, superb EF, weight 3 850 g, maximum diameter 20 1 mm, die axis 0 o, uncertain Asia Minor mint, 27 - 20 B C ; obverse laureate head right, dot border; reverse AVGVSTVS
- Tribute penny - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project
Tribute pennyThe Tribute Penny of the Bible See genuine ancient Tribute Pennies for sale in the Forum Ancient Coins shop Jesus, referring to a denarius (translated as a "penny" in later English translations of the text, see below) asked, "Whose is this image and superscription?" When answered that the likeness was Caesar, He replied; ''Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar
- Ancient Wages and Prices
Ancient Wages and PricesAncient Wages and Prices The Purchasing Power of Ancient Coins Also see Doug Smith 's Buying Power of Ancient Coins When examining an ancient coin, it is human nature to ponder what an ancient man or woman could have purchased with that coin Unfortunately, that not an easy question to answer The Roman denarius, for example, was used for centuries The purchasing power
- Concordia on Roman Coins
The reverse of a denarius of Faustina Junior showing Concordia seated The denarius of Hadrian on the far left, from 117 CE, was struck in Rome The personification of Concord is enthroned and holds out a patera, a small dish used in religious rituals Underneath the throne is a cornucopia, symbol of plenty
- M. Sergius Silus - Forum Ancient Coins
What I Like About Ancient Coins - A Roman Republican silver denarius of M Sergius Silus showing a horseman brandishing a Gallic head
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