Archive for March, 2011

Marc Antony and the Birth of New Coins

March 1, 2011
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Prior to 44 B.C., Roman coins did not bear the image of a living person, although emperors might feature an ancestor. That changed when Julius Caesar ordered coins struck with his image. The practice continued, with some variations, until the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Cleaning Roman Coins – From Dirty to Delightful

March 1, 2011
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If you are a collector of Ancient Roman Coins, whether just starting out or in possession of a full collection, you know how important it is to ensure that your coins are clean and ready for display. It’s not always easy to clean these coins, especially when they’re coated with thousands of years of...
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