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Were Roman coins pure gold?
Were Roman coins pure gold?
GinsengBoostPowerBoostVitality
Thu Nov 07 2024
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I'm curious about the composition of Roman coins. Specifically, I want to know if they were made of pure gold, or if they contained other metals as well. Can someone clarify this for me?
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DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile
Sat Nov 09 2024
Roman gold coinage was crafted from gold that was 98-99% pure. This remarkable purity was a testament to the advanced metallurgical techniques of the Roman Empire.
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Maria
Sat Nov 09 2024
The primary limitation on achieving even higher purity levels was the technological constraints of the time. The Romans' ability to refine gold was restricted by the tools and methods available to them.
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SamsungSpark
Fri Nov 08 2024
Despite fluctuations in the weights of the coins, their purity remained consistent for many centuries. This consistency was a hallmark of Roman gold coinage and contributed to its widespread acceptance and use.
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Lucia
Fri Nov 08 2024
The purity of Roman gold coins remained intact until the Byzantine period, which began in the late 300s and lasted until the fall of Constantinople in 1451.
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IncheonBeautyBloom
Fri Nov 08 2024
Around the 11th century, the Byzantines began to debase the gold content of their coins. This practice was likely driven by economic considerations and the desire to maintain the value of the currency in the face of inflation and other economic pressures.
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