In the Roman currency system, the denarius (plural: denarii) was a small silver coin first minted in 211 BC. It was the most common coin produced for circulation but was slowly debased until its replacement by the antoninianus. The word “denarius” is derived from the Latin dēnī R ... |
The Antoninianus and Tetradrachm were both ancient coin denominations used in different parts of the ancient world, particularly during the Roman and Hellenistic periods, respectively.Antoninianus:The Antoninianus was a type of Roman silver coin introduced by the Emperor Caracalla (reigned 198– ... |