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Metals, Part Two

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

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The Legacy of Roman Coinage

This chapter explores the historical significance of metal coinage during the Roman Empire, focusing on silver mining and its long-term environmental impacts. It examines the development of the denarius as a revolutionary economic tool, its role in military and imperial propaganda, and the symbolic importance of coins issued by figures like Julius Caesar.

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