I love Augustus’ style. Simplistic, fresh, young, yet traditional, humble, yet covered in glory - one word, Augustus. The OG personal brand cultivator from way back before Instagram was even a thing.
@ClassicalNumismaticsАй бұрын
His early imperial coins are indeed wonderful!
@modestlyneutralАй бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismaticsoh man it’s gorgeous. I’m obsessed with buying a good quality one but Jesus they are expensive. It’s aspirational.
@blake75877 ай бұрын
I collect the denarius myself and my favorite is an aniepigraphic denarius of Augustus minted to commemorate his victory at Actium over Antony & Cleopatra.
@modestlyneutralАй бұрын
Dea Roma looking militaristic makes sense given this was minted just two years after the Battle of Corinth, and the Conquest of Greece. One of the world’s great civilisations. The Romans must have felt a sense of such ascendency, such manifest destiny. I can only dream of what that must have felt like. And dude, that Augustus denarius is absolutely breathtaking. What a thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing this video - super interesting!
@ross8859 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered my first Denarius last night off of MA shop. It is Augustus with Gaius and Lucius on the reverse. Very excited to get it. Thanks for your content!
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
Wonderful way to start a Roman imperial collection, hope you enjoy it!
@yaroslavprotsenko41164 ай бұрын
I have two denariuses of Markus Aurelius from Sumy oblast, Ukraine. They are worn off, but you still can read "Aurelius". According two historical papers those two denarius were used in trade with local Greek population on South and Kyivan culture slavs. Very important for me, because they are my first roman coins in my collection.
@pillowguy3212 жыл бұрын
Why do legendary channels like this one teach me more than school does?
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
Because it is not convenient for the political class worldwide to teach people about the history of money, how money truly works, and how certain policies nowadays steal purchasing power from the masses without them even knowing :)
@nathanielscreativecollecti6392 Жыл бұрын
Wait wait wait, schools teach things?
@SDArgo_FoC Жыл бұрын
You simply don’t listen and put effort into learning. It’s not the school’s fault you might be failing.
@esp._.a1870 Жыл бұрын
Lol because some people are inherently slow
@BopWalk3 жыл бұрын
I love this video, the history of the Denarius is a important watch for ancient coin collectors! Know I'm determined to seek out early Roman Republic silver coins!
@hotshotslayer2 жыл бұрын
This is my new focus. Just purchased a very nice 124BC Helmeted Roma example.
@BopWalk2 жыл бұрын
@@hotshotslayer Yes, your coin has amazing history, in my collection I've acquired a "Victory" on Obv and a "Legionary Eagle" on the Reverse.
@hotshotslayer2 жыл бұрын
@@BopWalk That’s a very nice pick up indeed!
@markmitchell457 Жыл бұрын
I'm older. When eBay became popular I was buying Roman denari between $10 and $80. I was also a hound for unwashed Roman coins. I bought them by the pound, and sometimes by the kilo. Now I'm 70, and I'm starting to break out the coins I didn't get to. A man needs a hobby 😎
@biggibbs46782 жыл бұрын
It's fascinating just to have some ancient silver, and to think about how it was mined by some ancient workers. Maybe it was melted down by silver taken after some conquest.
@Mendelssohn333 жыл бұрын
Beautiful videos. Worthy content for a university lecture.
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I dont know if its university-worthy, but I try making it the best I can :)
@CoinPatrol3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video onThe Denarius. So much info. I have a lot to learn.
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it! Indeed, its a very vast field, I still only know a fraction of what´s out there to learn
@caligaehistory25073 жыл бұрын
Ah to have a Denarius of Caesar... A classic wish that only becomes real for very few.
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Numismatics and the coin market are a game of patience and timing, you might get one someday ;)
@Ion_thruster3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics And a lot of money. Unfortunately a good Denarius of Caesar is way beyond my capabilities... But at least I can enjoy your videos for free, that's nice too
@Lambecht3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful video! I don’t have any coins but find it all fascinating and appreciate how you explain things in such a clear and approachable way.
@skuul6663 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation as always! I have a small addition to make about the silver coins used in Republican times, as the denarius co-existed for some time 221-170 BC with the silver 'Victoriatus', which was worth half of a quadrigatus and therefore lighter and more debased than the first denarius. They didn't remain in circulation for long, as the denarius became the standard silver coin. I also love how much impact the denarius has had on modern money. Many countries still use the 'Dinar', which is derived from the word 'denarius'. Also, pre-decimal pennies from the UK were expressed in denarii, for instance a sum of 2 shilling and 6 pence was written as '2/6d', with the 'd' standing for denarius.
@MrYdna19843 жыл бұрын
As for me, I love the denarii from Hadrian's "travel series".
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
These are lovely! I´ve been on the lookout for a Hispania reverse but they always seem to hammer at a very hefty sum
@MrYdna19843 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics I recently managed to bid on a denarius commemorating Hadrian's stay in Egypt - "AEGYPTOS" :-)
@MrYdna19843 жыл бұрын
I think that Hadrian's travel series coins (not just denarii) would be great material for one of your next YT episodes. What do you think about it? :-)
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The hardest part is getting footage of all the coins, but it will happen eventually, for sure! :)
@ijnyamato43518 ай бұрын
My favourite denarius is a denarius of Trajan depicting the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse. It’s closely followed by my first denarius, which is a denarius of Caracalla which features Indulgentia on the reverse.
@HistoriaMoneta Жыл бұрын
Favorite one in the collection right now is an example of Crawford 458/1 Julius Caesar denarius. The one with Aeneas holding his father minted in Caesar’s North African military camp
@tedlawrence4189 Жыл бұрын
I can remember way back when,a dealer in Chicago,offered bags of 100 Denari for $300.00. Common ones in vg-fine mostly. There were always some lower grades of more scarce coins including Republican. I found a decent vg of Galba. No damage just wear.
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Sadly I entered the world of ancient coin collecting after this "golden age"
@GreyMatterPlatter2 жыл бұрын
This is seriously well done. Such great content.
@blakes82883 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes those Augustus denarii must’ve cost a fortune! O_o I’m still trying to find a decent Augustus denarius for under $1,000.
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
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@BullionBeast8 ай бұрын
Im loving your videos, learning very much. Thank you
@numismatik2 жыл бұрын
I don't have many denarius coins so far in my collection, but I really enjoy my Alexander Severus denarius is in very good condition
@silvershine46803 жыл бұрын
Extremely interesting content! Thanks! ✌🏾
@craiglucas7671 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video
@jvballatore2 жыл бұрын
I like the legionary denari of Mark Antony. Not beautifully executed but historically interesting. I understand most examples are very well worn because a cash strapped Antony reduced the silver quality hence the coins stayed in circulation and did not end up in hordes (savings).
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
Its a very interesting coin type! Some are found on late second century hoards, almost completely worn flat, meaning they circulated for a solid two centuries before being stashed away.
@robertgonzalez885911 ай бұрын
Actually, the denarius isn't completely dead. It survives in one form, at least in spirit, in the form of currencies you find in the balkans, mediterranean and the middle east (no surprise, all of which were under roman control at some point). the word "dinar" comes from syriac dinara which itself comes from denarius
@SuperNiels916 ай бұрын
And in the same Arabic speaking spaces, the Greek "drachma" gave birth to the term dirham.
@crkcrk813 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I only collect imperial denarii, so this is right up my alley.
@Anamericanhomestead Жыл бұрын
The scylla is a VERY WELL KNOWN goddess, today she is celebrated by millions of westerners daily as they drink their coffee from STARBUCKS. Compare the design on your coin with the ORIGINAL Starbucks logo. Scylla over time morphed into Melusine.
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
😆
@bmoney64822 жыл бұрын
I have an Augustus denarius, albeit of far worse condition, with a banker's mark "D" in nearly the same spot as yours.
@markmitchell457 Жыл бұрын
Oh forgot to say that was a first class presentation. Thank you
@barivs87362 жыл бұрын
i found my first denarius while metal detecting! it's a domitian with an altar on the back
@AndrejBk3 жыл бұрын
I would like to have some Roman drachmai, but they are quite expensive
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I have to say when the channel contributor who got me that footage told me he acquired a Didrachma, I was quite jealous! If possible, one day I'd like to get the quadrigatus with the Janiform head, I love the style of these coins in particular
@MuhammadUsman-rz8eg2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great. Additionally, if you could perhaps add information flashing on the screen for the metal mintage and add a little info about what that amount would be able to purchase at those times, that'll make your greatly more interesting!!!
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
Ancient mintage numbers were not recorded apart from some exceptions, sadly. And price records are surprisingly had to find. Ive recently made a video about what you could buy at a local roman tavern and how much would it cost you. Check it out!
@DasOfficialCurrency3 жыл бұрын
Very nyc coin collection 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jeffyoung60 Жыл бұрын
What was the dimension measurements of a silver denarius at its height in the first century A.D.?
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
The high point of the denarius was during the republican period. Weighting around 3.9 grams of very fine silver, 97%-ish percent, as high as they could achieve with the technology of the time. The first century AD saw reductions in weight and fineness with different emperors. At the end of the first century AD, under Trajan and Nerva, it was around 3.4 grams, 90-87% pure.
@barryfong28446 ай бұрын
I own a silver denarius of Tiberius, the 2nd Roman Emperor. It has special n historical significance 4 me because it was a coin with his portrait that Jesus Christ utilized when he said, "Render unto Caesar...". n I'm a Christian.
@Roma_eterna19 күн бұрын
Speaking of, I’d love to see him do a video (if he hasn’t already) on money-changers. Like what would a visitor in Jerusalem have to do with, say, a denarius? It’s my understanding there were certain coins used for the temple tax, so it would be fascinating to hear him discuss that.
@bretnielsen55022 жыл бұрын
I just my first Aes Grave today... what a CHUNK to have to carry around for commerce.
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Imagine having to come up with change for that!
@bretnielsen55022 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics I am rummaging through old classical picture frames from the 80's to try and display it on my desk.
@rickflores8443 Жыл бұрын
I have a Roman Republic 104 BC. Silver coin i 85691 , Roma Saturn chariot
@pug23223 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me why my Julius Caesar denarius has BC stamped on the bust I found the coin digging fence posts in the UK many years ago. I have hundreds of coins now since I found my first denarius. My favourite denarius is an Elagabalus it’s in perfect condition and even has the faint rays from were it was struck.
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
It could be all sorts of reasons! Could be simple environmental damage, defects on striking, a countermark or a banker´s mark made on antiquity, each coin is unique, and who knows what they have been through!
@barrymaness581410 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the video and became a subscriber. Please consider adding comments about the value of each coin in the future for those of us looking to get into ancient coinage. Thanks
@arnival36942 жыл бұрын
Love the show
@copperbones7336 Жыл бұрын
Anything with Marcus Aurelius. I would love to have the Ides of March coin from Brutus.
@davidgrove481 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a very pleasing Antoninus Pius denarius and it's weight is 3.27 grams. Is this about the range it should be? Absolutely love your channel ;)
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
3.27 is perfectly normal for these :)
@davidgrove481 Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics Thank you so much for taking the time to answer!! You...your channel was mentioned yesterday at the Cleveland Coin Expo. It was all very positive conversation about your contribution to the hobby 😎
@Mufasata2 жыл бұрын
got that young bust of Hercules bronze coin but no clubs its smaller than this one with horseman in the river
@edwardjennings60212 жыл бұрын
I don't have a single denarius. Yet. (I do have a drachm of Alexander though)
@ClassicalNumismatics2 жыл бұрын
Gotta change that!
@AurelianoMostini Жыл бұрын
My favorite roman denarius is “Gallia” Of Lucio Ostilio Saserna
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
That is a VERY interesting denarius. Some claim the bust of the man on the obverse might by Vercingetorix, its a really interesting type for sure.
@AurelianoMostini Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics yes, There are two types: I love both. The face of Gallia is so desperate; the face and eyes seem to be mirrored in terror. It’s so exacting
@stevebrinkman57893 жыл бұрын
Very good video with some remarkably nice examples of the denarius. I was just a tiny bit disappointed that you did not include some dialog and examples of the earliest denarius and its fractions with dioscuri reverse, a design that prevailed for the first several decades of the denarius. Nevertheless, you nicely summarized many important observations of the denarius through its nearly 500 years of use. Good work!
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
You will certainly forgive me for not having access to all coins out there :) Thanks for the comment!
@davidgrove481 Жыл бұрын
😏
@jrresponde34083 жыл бұрын
Good videos
@keithrussell1999 Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend slabbed coins over loose ?
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
For me nothing beats raw coins.
@stevebrinkman5789 Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics Absolutely agree. So many limitations to slabbed coins. Not just holding them, but viewing them through the plastic, storage and just the overall aesthetics. It's also nearly impossible to get a good photograph of a slabbed coin.
@brysonthebisonking8801 Жыл бұрын
If I find a good example of a coin, I like that's slabbed. I'll carefully break it out of the slab and keep the paper slip with it for authenticity and information.
@HistoriaMoneta Жыл бұрын
@@brysonthebisonking8801 me too
@cheriemarshall-dd4od Жыл бұрын
I think I have, (after watching your helpful informative easy to follow vids) Caracalla AR denarius. ANTONINVSPIVSAVGBRIT on the obverse but on the reverse is a man with facing left with 2 'military standards' behind. I cant seem to find an further information. Could you help with any info or value?
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
Value is obviously highly dependent of how well preserved and visually appealing the coin is, but you are right, the AVG BRIT title is typical of Caracalla, so good job on a successful identification :) That reverse if probably the PROFECTIO AVG type, so with that you should have enough information to look up similar examples on Biddr, Vcoins, Numisbids, MA Shops, etc, and get an estimate on what you coin is worth. Good luck!
@cosmo36653 жыл бұрын
Know your history…or be doomed to repeat it…
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Very wise words. Lets hope central banks dont transform our modern currency into debased Antoninianii
@cosmo36653 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics they will weasel their way out of it with CBDCs, my stack of gold/silver is the only thing that lets me sleep at night
@ClassicalNumismatics3 жыл бұрын
Thats why we stack! 💪
@nosferatu993 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics they already are doing this
@HenryBayotas5 ай бұрын
I. will. hunt. those. kind. of. old. coins
@DonPorter-ig5lt2 ай бұрын
What was the value of it those days
@ElliotCarson2 ай бұрын
depends on the time period bro, the republic up until the 3rd century would have the coin valued very highly. Get to the late 3rd century and it’s worth damn near nothing😊
@ourienmmichael67462 жыл бұрын
I have denarius 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
@АлексейДьяков-ф1р14 күн бұрын
Тут четыре коня... А у нас 6... У кого статус выше?!...
@jvballatore Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, as usual. My favorite denarius, Commodus as Hercules.
@williamwilliam5066 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. Thank you. Are you Greek?
@ClassicalNumismatics Жыл бұрын
Brazilian :)
@williamwilliam5066 Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNumismatics Ahh, I couldn't quite place the accent.