How did they make coins in Ancient Roman times?
Especially because of mass production and the precision of writing and the portrait of the emperor, plus they obviously they didnt have any machines... :s Im Confoosed :D
2006-12-23 03:50:13 · 3 answers · asked by ollymorry 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
you would be surprised of what the ancient Romans had. they were far more technologically advanced than you think.
but as for coinage...
the art of making coins was actually, old news in the "ancient " world. they did this by the mass production machine of its day; the cast mold. in some cases, the coins would be hand made, but by simply carving an image into a mold, the metals would pounded, then be cooled off in a coin form, with whatever image or writing was wished.
in the empire years, this was the only way many soldiers knew how the emperor looked like.
by the way, they may of not had the super metal monster machinery we have today, but they did have complex and in many ways, advanced machinery. take a closer look at the Coliseum. and, how were they able to build excellent roads and aqueducts?
2006-12-23 04:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coinage during the Roman period was produced from hand engraved dies and hand struck with a hammer. Try the top link below for some great free information from the ANA. Numismatics is a fun and interesting hobby.
2006-12-23 04:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a hammer and latter a hand-press.
2006-12-23 03:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋