Roman Imperial Currency
Roman currency for most of Roman history consisted of gold, silver, brass, and copper coinage. From its introduction to the Republic, during the third century BC, well into Imperial times, Roman currency has seen many changes in form, domination, and composition. A persistent feature was the inflationary debasement and replacement of coins over the centuries. Notable examples of this followed the reforms of Diocletian. This trend continued into Byzantine times.
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