Roman Money from before founding in 753 BC to the 3rd Punic War

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  1. rrdenarius

    rrdenarius non omnibus dormio

    I will give a short talk to the Bellaire (Texas) Coin Club on Monday, 4/16/18 at 6PM. The talk will be about: Roman Money from before founding in 753 BC to the 3rd Punic War. If anyone is in the area and has nothing better to do, please stop by the Bellaire Library.
    A couple of pics about the topic -
    Some cast pieces -
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    Scales were used by the Romans. I assume they were used to weigh soldier pay at Veii before Rome first struck coins. The first pic shows a Roman butcher shop with a steelyard scale. The second photo is about a week's pay, 21 asses, 21 Roman pounds, 15 US pounds.
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    rrdenarius, Apr 12, 2018
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    WOW, what an impressive array! Have fun, and I wish I could be there :)
     
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  4. Peter T Davis

    Peter T Davis Hammer at the Ready Moderator

    Only 1800 miles away, I might have time if I drive really fast after I pick my kids up from school! ;)

    Looks like the makings of an awesome presentation!
     
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  5. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Very cool @rrdenarius ! Wish I could come see your presentation.
     
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  6. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Awesome! Wish I could be there..
     
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  7. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    You know I love that stuff Gene! Good luck. I am on the opposite side of the country from you, but I do enjoy your posts. Good luck with the presentation!

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  8. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..very kool of you to do that rr...and you got a rare response from Peter Davis too! :)
     
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  9. TheRed

    TheRed Well-Known Member

    What a great collect @rrdenarius wish I could hear you speak on the subject. The transition from proto-currency to coinage is a fascinating subject. I hope it goes well.
     
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  11. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Wish I could be there too! What a fantastic collection!!
     
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  12. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Very awesome
     
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