Roman Imperial | Coins

High-value coins, often featuring refined portraits of the Emperor.

Roman currency was based on a system of gold, silver, and bronze/copper. Roman Imperial Coins

Displays diverse imagery like gods, personifications (e.g., Victory, Fortune), military victories, or public works. High-value coins, often featuring refined portraits of the

Tribunitian power, renewed annually and used to date the coin. Tribunitian power, renewed annually and used to date

The standard silver coin for centuries until replaced by the Antoninianus (double denarius).

Roman legends use common abbreviations to save space. Identifying these is key to dating the coin. Title for the Emperor. CAES (Caesar): Often used for the heir or junior emperor. IMP (Imperator): Victorious general. P M (Pontifex Maximus): High priest of Rome.

To identify a specific coin, you can use these major databases and references: How to Read Roman Imperial Coins-and what we get from them