guy 157 Report post Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Here's a nice introduction to Roman coins for us non-numismatists (non-coin collectors): Edited November 15, 2021 by guy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caesar novus 52 Report post Posted November 9, 2016 I was gonna ask who issued the erotic coins (Caligula?) but their markings appear to be worn (savored?) down to nothing. And was Gaul really the provence above all, or however the French spokesman put it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy 157 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 (edited) I was gonna ask who issued the erotic coins (Caligula?) but their markings appear to be worn (savored?) down to nothing. And was Gaul really the provence above all, or however the French spokesman put it? I believe you are referring to the sprintriae found in Pompeii (25.05). Here's an old link (mostly intact) on the subject of sprintriae: http://www.unrv.com/forum/topic/10952-numismatics-more-than-coinsspintriae/ guy also known as gaius Edited November 13, 2016 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caesar novus 52 Report post Posted November 10, 2016 Seems there is little agreement on what they were used for, but have you been to charity festivals where snacks, fair rides, etc all have to be awkwardly paid for in "script" rather than money? I guess it is to avoid the need for monitoring amateurs for cheating or tax issues? Maybe some similar use, but from Lyon mint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites