Have you ever stared at an ancient Roman coin and thought, how did they even make this without modern tools? No machines, no electricity — just fire, metal, and human hands. In this article, we’ll walk through how Roman coins were made, from raw metal to finished coin. You’ll learn how they struck coins, what […]
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The Complete Guide to Roman Coins: History, Collecting & Authentication Secrets There’s something magical about holding a Roman coin. Maybe it’s the weight of history in your palm—the knowledge that this small piece of metal once passed through the hands of merchants, soldiers, or even emperors. I still remember the first denarius I bought at
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How to Identify Roman Coins – A Real Collector’s Guide Ever held a Roman coin and thought, “Okay… who’s this guy?”Or maybe you spotted a worn letter like “SPQR” and wondered if it meant anything (spoiler: it definitely does). Whether you’re new to collecting or you’ve got a shoebox of mystery coins you’re trying to
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Roman Coin Values: A Collector’s Guide to Pricing Ancient Currency By NumisHaven 💭 So… What’s a Roman Coin Really Worth? Let’s be honest — if you’ve ever held a dusty denarius or a chunky sestertius in your hand, the first thought that crosses your mind is: “Is this worth anything?” It’s a good question —
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Early Roman Republican Coins I still remember the first time I tucked an aes grave into my palm. Heavy as a pocket-sized brick. Cold bronze, a little pitted, smelling faintly — ridiculously — of old river mud. That moment was my handshake with the early Roman Republic. The coins you’re about to meet offer the
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