The Roman Denarius was the main currency of the Roman Empire for over four centuries, from the late third century BC to the early third century AD. It was a silver coin that initially weighed about 4.5 grams and contained about 95% pure silver. However, over time, the Denarius underwent a process of debasement, which […]
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history. It spanned over a thousand years, from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD, and covered most of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. The empire was ruled by a succession of emperors, some of whom were brilliant, […]