Ancient coins

Ancient coins were among the important means of trade and dissemination of information in antiquity. They were already used in Greek city-states, but they gained extraordinary significance during the Roman Empire period. Roman coins were mainly made of gold, silver, and bronze.

Thus, coins not only served a payment function but also acted as carriers of information about the ruler, his deeds, and the values of society. For historians, they are now a valuable source of knowledge about the politics, religion, and culture of antiquity.