Ancient Coins: The Restorers of the World

The late third century was a critical moment for the Roman Empire. Separatist movements springing left and right, barbarians at the borders, wasn't for the ascension to power of some very competent soldier-emperors in these chaotic years, the Empire could have very well collapsed.

Today, we're looking at some examples of the coins struck by these remarkable men and the numismatic legacy they left us.

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[MD_Panonnia]

Amazing video, like always, the coins of Claudius Gothicus and Probus are some of most frequent coins I find, great pieces of history from one of roman most turbulent times.. keep up the good work!

[abian]

By Sol, this is truly a blessed video

[donklaser]

Another informative and engaging video - thanks!!

[matthewruston]

Excellent video as always I love finding roman coins and artifacts keep up the good work very interesting 👍🏼

[Belowbluewaterdiver]

Finally the heroes of the crisis getting their moment in the spotlight. May sol invictus bless you!

[NAPNYC]

Thanks to this presentation I do have a few and hope to have the others very soon. Ty.

[davemarks]

I really enjoyed this episode; hoping for more. Thanks!

[hunterhines]

The first Roman coin I ever cleaned was an Antoninianus of Aurelian. It's in a little rough shape but I'm so happy and fortunate to own it. Thanks once again for the wonderful content!!

[ravenousbeaver]

They say that you know you love someone when you think of that person immediately when you wake up. Pretty weird that I think of Probus every morning.

[peterwilson]

Great video. I am inspired to take a closer look at Probus now.

[AsherHamilton-mz]

I just recently got a uncleaned coin of probus i can't wait to clean it and identify it

[NAPNYC]

Another great, informative video. Probus is now on my list! I have a nice Aurelian BI Antoninianus fully silvered. Having trouble with cataloging it though. Rev. RESTITVTOR EXERCITI. Mars & emperor with "r" between. XXI in exergue.

[ABACUStoPC]

Again great video, and very beautiful coins

[robertfranklin]

Claudius Gothicus was the fourth coin I ever got. To be fair mostly because I love Claudius and wanted to buy one. But you are totally right, one of the easiest coins to collect.

[tryan]

Great video! Thank you for all the work you’ve done to promote our hobby. How did you accomplish the line drawings?

[theamericancristero]

I have an Aurelian Antonianus from Kyzicus with the same radiant bust and legends on the onverse, but with "RESTITUTOR ORBIS" and the hand over of the globe on the reverse.

[nathanielscreativecollecti]

My profile picture is a coin of Aurelian that I cleaned. It was very difficult to preserve the silver perfectly but I think I did pretty good.

[skuul]

It's a shame the broader public doesn't know about emperors like Aurelian. I hope one day there will be a film or series which portrays this turbulent but underlighted period in Roman history :-)

[mabeSc]

I, funnily enough, like collecting bronze/brass coins and try to find the ones that are in the best condition. This started when I bought some "uncleaned Roman coins" and I found a sestertius (really bad quality) but I have to say that I've got a thing for them now. Especially the sestertii, given how chunky they are. The smaller bronze coins of outstanding quality and detail do beat the sestertii, though.

[numismatik]

I have 1 coin of Probus and 1 of Claudius Gothicus. Definitely want to get my hands on Aurelian and Dioclesius coins.