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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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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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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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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As the Roman Republic grew in size, due to conquests of the Italian peninsula, the government in Rome saw the need for an official currency. Prior to the establishment of currency, the major forms of value throughout the Republic were either cattle or non-standard bronze pieces that had to be weighed before they could...
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Many people turn to auction sites as a way to gain very interesting items that contain significance. One of the many popular items that are sold on auction sites is Roman Republican coins. These are very valuable and interesting pieces from the past that sell at varying rates. Three very important factors to be...
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