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Ancient imagery inspired modern coins and stamps


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The imagery of Britannia first appeared on Roman coins during the reign of Hadrian (see below):

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Britannia reappeared on British coinage several centuries later.IMG_0405.thumb.jpeg.f2a8206d4a1c132159f80a786da35ead.jpeg

 

Here’s an excellent article by NGC Ancients that shows how iconography on modern coins and stamps was inspired by ancient coins:

 

https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/11888/Ancient-coins-reborn/

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