Ancient Roman Coins: More Than Just Money

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The economy of ancient Rome was a bustling one and in this documentary we look at the evolution and system of Roman coinage, their denominations and relative value, but most of all what was depicted on them. With an obverse and reverse side, a coin offered the possibility for two different images. These images were used to spread different types of messages to all citizens of the Roman empire, especially with the coming of the Principate. As an example we take a close look at a famous coin of emperor Vespasian, one the most celebrated generals in the Roman army and later emperor.

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Music: Rome Total War 1 Jeff van Dyck
Rome Total War 2 Richard Beddow

Graphic motion design: German Reber

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[veramae]

There was a coin with a plant on it. A plant.
It was a natural and very effective contraceptive, and
added to any food it increased the tastiness a lot.
It was very difficult to grow, so found only in the wild and overharvested.
The last one when found was given as a gift to Nero, who ate it.

Extinct.

Except, a few years ago a small field was found in Turkey with plants that look exactly like the picture. They haven't tested for contraception, but did a little cooking and it made any meal much more delicious.

The location of the field is a secret, for obvious reasons. Every effort is going to be made to cultivate it. May become an extremely valuable crop!

Saw a vid on YT about it.

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