
Episode 19: The Romanization of Britain
The History of English Podcast
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The Origin of Roman Coins and Money
Roman coins can be traced back the first roman mint, which was established around two 89 b c. And like everything else in ancient rome, it had a goddess, and she was named juno. The term moneta became associated with both the mint itself and the coins that were produced there. It's also the ultimate root of the english word money, as well as the word meant. Both come from the name of juno manetta.
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