Roman History from Coins: Some uses of the Imperial Coinage to the Historian

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desertcart.com: Roman History from Coins: Some uses of the Imperial Coinage to the Historian: 9780521095495: Grant, Michael: Books Review: Roman history is a very convoluted one and that has ... - Roman history is a very convoluted one and that has made Roman Numismatics a convoluted one. While coins are primarily a medium of exchange, Roman rulers used money for multiple purposes: for exchange, for propaganda, for promotion of ideas, and so on. Thus a study of Roman coins is much more fascinating, and difficult, compared to coins of other kingdoms. What is more, Roman coins have been discovered in abundance wherever the Romans ruled or where they did business transaction. This book is a fascinating study of Roman history, the ups and downs of their history, curiosities and other fascinating items. It is a pioneering work and perhaps there is much left to discover. However, as a pioneering work this book has made a substantial contribution. Review: roman histury from coins - I found that the book was very informative and interesting...It explained the evolution of the empire through the coins produced by different Roman leaders