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Although roman coinage soon diverged from greek conventions, its origins were similar. From its introduction to the republic, during the third century bc, well into imperial times, roman currency saw many changes in form, denomination, and composition. The populace often learned of a new roman emperor when coins appeared with the new. While the coin values list below is only a microcosm of all the coins available to collect, these can provide a better idea of the value of your coin. Generally, gold roman coins are worth more than their weight in gold. There are many ways to determine the value of a coin.
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