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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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The Dangers of buying Roman Republican Coins on Auction Sites

January 16, 2011
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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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