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1. coinweek.com › shadow-emperors-coins-of-the-fallShadow Emperors: Coins of the Fall of Rome - CoinWeek

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   Sep 25, 2023 · In a 2022 London auction, a solidus in the name of Romulus brought over $125,000 [23]. Because he is often considered the “Last Roman Emperor in the West”, his coins are in great demand and...

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2. en.numista.com › catalogue › pieces554861 Dollar (Romulus Augustulus gold coin) - Palau – Numista

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   Detailed information about the coin 1 Dollar (Romulus Augustulus gold coin), Palau, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.

3. numismatics.org › rome-a-thousand-years-ofRome: A Thousand Years of Monetary History - American ...

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   • From Republic to Empire
   • Debasement and Inflation
   • Depreciation and Reform in Late Antiquity
   • What Could The Gold Earned by Ancient Romans Buy Today?

   Starting in the late 4th century B.C., the Roman Republic based a bronze (aesin Latin) coinage upon the weight standard of the Roman pound, which was about 323 metric grams. The heavy base unit, the as, initially weighed one Roman pound, while fractional coins were minted at proportional weights. The Roman monetary weight standards quickly collapse...

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   In A.D. 64, Nero initiated a monetary reform that would have lasting consequences by mixing the silver content of the denarii with up to 25% copper. After further debasements of the Imperial coinage, “silver” denarii included less than 50% silver by the time of Septimius Severus in the early 3rd century A.D. Sestertius (Nero), A.D. 64-66. Bronze, 2...

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   By A.D. 324 Constantine was the sole emperor. Diocletian’s successors failed to keep the monetary system intact. The billon nummus became lighter and lighter, while its proportion of silver diminished. Nominal inflation reached very high levels. In A.D. 301, one pound of gold was worth 72,000 denarii. It finally stabilized at about 3,000,000,000 de...

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   So while gold has become about five times more affordable to an average family, its purchasing power has remained stable against basic goods. Gold is cheaper now than in ancient Rome, but buys about as much. This is because of the increase in our standards of living compared to ancient times.

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4. numismatics.org › ocre › resultsOnline Coins of the Roman Empire: Browse Collection

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   1. Sort Results. RIC X Romulus Augustulus 3401. Date. 475 - 476. Denomination. Solidus. Mint. Rome. Obverse. D N ROMVLVS AV-GVSTVS P F AVG: Bust of Romulus Augustulus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Reverse.

5. www.britishmuseum.org › collection › objectcoin | British Museum

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   coin. Object Type coin. Museum number 1874,0714.8. Description Gold coin. ... Ruler: Romulus Augustulus. Cultures/periods Roman Imperial. Production date 475-476 ...

6. en.numista.com › catalogue › pieces374109Tremissis - Romulus Augustulus (Cross within a wreath ...

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   Detailed information about the coin Tremissis, Romulus Augustulus (Cross within a wreath; Mediolanum), Western Roman Empire, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.

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   How much is a solidus of Romulus worth?

   • In a 2022 auction, a solidus in the name of Romulus brought over $125,000. Because he is often considered the “Last Roman Emperor in the West”, his coins are in great demand and bring dramatic prices. On list of the 100 greatest ancient coins, the solidus of Romulus is #85 (Berk, 120). Collecting Shadows

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   What is the bust of Romulus Augustulus?

   • Type: Bust of Romulus Augustulus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm View map in fullscreen .

   Online Coins of the Roman Empire: RIC X Romulus Augustulus 3404

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   How much does a Romulus coin cost?

   • On list of the 100 greatest ancient coins, the solidus of Romulus is #85 (Berk, 120). Collecting Shadows The standard reference for this coinage is (1994), a massive volume of 856 pages, usually cited as “RIC X”. Secondhand copies currently go for as much as $250. (2014) is a useful and more affordable alternative at about $55.

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   When did Romulus die?

   • Exiled to an estate in , with an annual pension of 6,000 solidi, Romulus lived into the next century. The date of his death is unknown. Gold tremisses in the name of Romulus were struck probably at Rome, Ravenna and Mediolanum. A few silver half siliqua pieces are known. In a 2022 auction, a solidus in the name of Romulus brought over $125,000.

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8. numismatics.org › ocre › idOnline Coins of the Roman Empire: RIC X Romulus Augustulus 3404

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   Legend: D N ROMVLVS A-VGVSTVS P F AVG. Type: Bust of Romulus Augustulus, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Portrait: Romulus Augustulus.