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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 5464518, member: 26302"]I agree that during the 3rd century it was all about debasement for emperor's gain. However, Diocletian tried to reform, but at that point the empire, due to the Northern Silk Road, was being sucked dry of any silver it had. I assumed everyone, like you are, were aware of debasement being the predominant trend in 3rd century Rome. My comment was more around Diocletian's reform and why it failed for silver coinage. Sorry I have a bad habit of not connecting my dots. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 5464518, member: 26302"]I agree that during the 3rd century it was all about debasement for emperor's gain. However, Diocletian tried to reform, but at that point the empire, due to the Northern Silk Road, was being sucked dry of any silver it had. I assumed everyone, like you are, were aware of debasement being the predominant trend in 3rd century Rome. My comment was more around Diocletian's reform and why it failed for silver coinage. Sorry I have a bad habit of not connecting my dots. :)[/QUOTE]
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