The Roman Monetary System, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Part II: Part II (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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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.

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