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<p>[QUOTE="Romancollector, post: 7605755, member: 106319"]If by size, you mean diameter, than you are incorrect. Denarii of the time were about 20mm, whereas sestertii were about 10-12mm. Also, I'm not sure if U.S. currency, or any modern currency for that matter, provides a meaningful basis of comparison. Ancient coins should be understood in their own context. The fact that a coin is very small relative to a US dime doesn't make it illogical.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Romancollector, post: 7605755, member: 106319"]If by size, you mean diameter, than you are incorrect. Denarii of the time were about 20mm, whereas sestertii were about 10-12mm. Also, I'm not sure if U.S. currency, or any modern currency for that matter, provides a meaningful basis of comparison. Ancient coins should be understood in their own context. The fact that a coin is very small relative to a US dime doesn't make it illogical.[/QUOTE]
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