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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PaddyB, post: 1858046, member: 40017&quot;]I wouldn&#039;t say an understanding of Latin was essential to coin collecting, but often useful - not so much for the Roman coins as the European ones until quite recently.</p><p>I would also say Latin is a useful language in many other aspects of life - not only does it give you an intro into a great many other European languages, and around half the technical terms in use in any scientific context, but it also increases ones understanding of Grammar and word construction.</p><p>In the UK Latin is still taught in many private schools, and in recent years has made a comeback in some government run academies. I am glad I have a little Latin (though I hated it at school) and I hope it continues to be taught.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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