What type of coin did the Romans use?

Although Greek coins under the Roman Empire were nearly all of bronze and intended for local circulation, exceptional coinages in silver were allowed by Rome as a continuation, for wider regional use, of important preconquest currencies.

What is ancient coin currency?

The same coin currency was used across the entire Roman empire, which meant Romans could spend their hard-earned money in some pretty far-flung places, particularly as the empire grew. Today ancient coins are sought-after collector’s items that only continue to increase in value.

Who wrote the Encyclopedia of Roman coins?

Suarez, Rasiel. The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins. Dirty Old Books, 2005. Sutherland, C. H. V. Roman Coins. New York: G. P. (Also published by Barrie and Jenkins in London in 1974 with ISBN 0-214-66808-8) Van Meter, David. The Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins. Laurion Press, 1990. Vecchi, Italo. Italian Cast Coinage.

Where did coins come from?

The manufacture of coins in the Roman culture, dating from about the 4th century BC, significantly influenced later development of coin minting in Europe. The origin of the word "mint" is ascribed to the manufacture of silver coin at Rome in 269 BC near the temple of Juno Moneta.