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Explore how the Roman monetary system evolved over centuries, as weights, denominations, and reforms shifted the balance of power and value.
This scholarly study traces the complex changes from Augustus through later emperors, detailing how new coins emerged, weights shifted, and standards fluctuated. It highlights how practical monetary needs and imperial policy shaped the coinage that circulated across the empire.
- Explanations of key denominations like aureus, denarius, sestertius, dupondius, and orichalcum issues.
- Analysis of why weight standards changed and how this affected value and trade.
- Discussion of specific reform attempts, including the introduction of new types and provincial coinages.
- Examination of how imperial decisions altered the balance between metals and denominations over time.
Ideal for readers of ancient economics and numismatics seeking a clear, detail‑driven account of how Rome’s money system evolved.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the Roman monetary system, exploring its evolution, complexities, and eventual decline. The author meticulously examines the development of this system, beginning with the Augustan era and tracing its course through centuries of emperors and significant reforms, including the crucial Neronic readjustment. The book explores the intricate interplay of gold, silver, and bronze coinage, dissecting the value fluctuations of these metals and their impact on the Roman economy. It investigates the introduction of new denominations, the discontinuation of others, and the ongoing struggle to maintain currency stability amidst growing imperial demands. The book further analyzes the factors contributing to the system's eventual collapse, pinpointing the critical role of silver debasement and the introduction of the Antoninianus. Through a detailed examination of individual emperors and their attempts at monetary reform, the author provides a comprehensive picture of the Roman monetary system's rise, its challenges, and its eventual demise, leaving a lasting impact on our understanding of the dynamics of ancient economic history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333288044_0
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