Great presentation! In modern times the Republic of Cyprus had minted silver coins with the cornucopia reverse.
@maureenhurt91748 сағат бұрын
Could you show what a Silver Denarius looks like, also weight and diameter.
@ClassicalNumismatics7 сағат бұрын
I have literally HUNDREDS of videos in this channel showing silver denarii
@user-zv6id8lb3m18 сағат бұрын
Lysandros tetradrachms are also worth a special presentation as they kept minting long after the battle where Lysimachos was killed...
@ethelandjuliusrosenbergpea553320 сағат бұрын
When I was a child in the Soviet Union it was quite frequent to get in change a 20s-50s pre-1961 reform coins. Also Bulgarian stotinki coins could be often found in change due they were quite similar to Soviet kopeks. By the way rate ruble/Bulgarian lev was also 1 to 1. In tsarist pre-1917 Russia change also circulated for 100-150 years. Copper coins deposits are found of Nicholas 2 and Catherine the Great coins together. It's quite funny since Catherine's 5 kopek's weight is 60 grams and Nicholas' just 16 gr. Thanks for the videos!
@ClassicalNumismatics20 сағат бұрын
What a fascinating story, thank you for sharing it with us!
@jonescrusher1Күн бұрын
Great stuff as always, can you something on forgeries, I see coins labelled as 'caprara forgery' sometimes, what does it mean?
@Calu114Күн бұрын
Hard times and it shows, funky style but there is something so interesting about funky coins like that
@christopherevans2445Күн бұрын
Love those eastern mints during the crisis of the 3rd century.
@ahernandez224Күн бұрын
One of the most easily recognizable Hadrian coins.
@user-zv6id8lb3mКүн бұрын
Is the scepter of Zeus a stylis?
@user-zv6id8lb3mКүн бұрын
Is the reverse Sol Invicto comiti?
@user-zv6id8lb3mКүн бұрын
Crois fleury, also used by the knights of Rhodes...
@piotrpolcyn9798Күн бұрын
I have collection of Gordian III - you forgot about inflation problem. In my collection i have one piece of antoninianus with correct weight (6.6 g = 2 x 3.3 g denarius), but most is around 3.6-4.6 g. It was clean scam and inflation at work - exchanging older denarii to the new antoninianus. I have even specimens (antoniniani) with mass lower than 3 g - with mass lower that theoretical denarius! Gordian coins are not rare because of the greatest minting operation of his reign - exchanging order denarii into newly minted antoniniani
@user-zv6id8lb3mКүн бұрын
Elagabalus that decadent party animal!
@user-wx3lc2sn6iКүн бұрын
Lovely coin thx Leo😁
@user-ke7wc9ou8tКүн бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful coin of the Sassanid Emperor of Persia alone A country that defeated the Romans many times
@ClassicalNumismaticsКүн бұрын
The Persians were mighty warriors, indeed!
@emmanuelgoldstein319Күн бұрын
This channel is a hidden gem. Subscribed!
@ClassicalNumismaticsКүн бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words, welcome aboard!
@AldricmrmojoКүн бұрын
Beautiful coin very nice bust
@ClassicalNumismaticsКүн бұрын
Hadrian is one of the high points in Roman Imperial coin art, for sure!
@s.mcchristy9704Күн бұрын
I wonder why a Roman Emperor would put his homely, middle-aged wife on his coinage? How could this add to his stature? Also, you would assume these wifely depictions are life-time issues....
@ClassicalNumismaticsКүн бұрын
For the Romans, you were a part of your Family (gens) first, and only later you were an individual. The idea of being from a traditional family that upheld Rome's virtues was a major thing for the aristocracy. Showing your wife as an example of a virtuous Roman matron, who would carry on your lineage by giving you children was quite important.
@iskato914six2 күн бұрын
very inciteful episode would it be possible for you to speak about prices? like what we might expect to spend on various examples, such as you're presenting? I'm fairly novice at this sport, and am eager to learn. just don't trust my judgement and impulse purchases. Thanks Aaron! Orest ps, I'm still searching for my first "Athenian Owl" ... hoping to buy from you.
@ClassicalNumismaticsКүн бұрын
Check out my playlist for beginners, there are plenty of videos about researching the market and recent auction prices. -Should help!
@happycats6852 күн бұрын
great video!
@user-wx3lc2sn6i2 күн бұрын
Amazing thanks Leo😁
@user-zv6id8lb3m2 күн бұрын
😂 Incredible information!
@Randy-MacDonald2 күн бұрын
The usual suspects.
@ahlalkubur3 күн бұрын
6:31 Which makes us think that an ASS, was enough money for one to buy their takeaway lunch. 🤣
@ClassicalNumismatics2 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@stamasd85003 күн бұрын
I've always wondered how exactly the ancient coins were being assayed at the time for metal content and purity. These days with advanced chemistry it's easy but back in the day that wasn't available. I think that would make a great video subject.
@MaingainingIsAPsyOp3 күн бұрын
Here from An American Homestead
@Amanda_Wilkerson3 күн бұрын
Zack at An American Homestead referred me to your site.
@brainkill70343 күн бұрын
I love to be a student of history, and am proud to state that I never knew of Nerva’s reign. Thank you for sharing!
@brainkill70343 күн бұрын
Gresham’s law in practice. Excellent video, thank you for sharing!
@brainkill70343 күн бұрын
17:38 - you called out Gresham’s law after I had made the comment. Thank you for that. It was glossed over so hopefully people catch that you referenced it or see my initial comment to help educate themselves on monetary debasement. The Cantillion effect is another one for people to look into. Thank you again for sharing. Extremely interesting, and valuable information. History certainly repeats itself, and we stand on the shoulders of giants.
@ClassicalNumismatics3 күн бұрын
I'll make a future video on Diocletian and his edict of Maximum Prices, I'll definitely mention grescham's law and the cantillon effect in this one
@brainkill70343 күн бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics I am sure it will be most excellent! Thank you very much! <3
@brainkill70343 күн бұрын
Absolutely incredible. So glad we are able to witness historical artifacts in this amount of detail. Thank you, and Matt, for sharing!