Roman Numismatics

What materials were commonly used to mint Roman coins?

How long did the denarius remain in circulation?

Which mint was the primary mint during the Roman Republic?

What was the purpose of featuring the heads of Emperors on Roman coins?

What was the value of the aureus compared to an as?

Which Roman coin was used for everyday purchases?

Who were the prominent political figures often portrayed on Roman coins?

What was the market value of Roman coins compared to the value of the precious metal they contained?

Who was the first to put the head/bust of a living person on Roman coins?

What were the types of Roman coins?

How much was the denarius worth during the Roman Republic?

Which region's currency heavily influenced early Roman coins?

What was the purpose of depicting gods and goddesses on Roman coins?

What was the initial value of a denarius?

What was the purpose of Republic Roman coins?

What was the worth of a sestertius?

What was the dominant silver coin of the Roman Republic?