Archive for February, 2011

Quick Tips on how to Store your Roman Coin Collection

February 1, 2011
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Choosing the proper storage container is very important to retaining the value of collectible coins. Storage containers are available for individual coins, groups of coins, or an entire collection. Place packets of silica gel in the chosen storage container to absorb moisture. Chose a storage place that maintains moderate to low temperature and low...
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Counting Coins during the times of the Republic

February 1, 2011
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As the Romans expanded their republic and subsequent empire, they did so with the fighting skills and technical savvy of their legions; but it has been argued that trade was the under-girding impetus and support behind this expansion. Towards the development of trade, then, a comprehensive and precise accounting system was used in Roman...
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