Roman Coins: The Empire’s Propaganda Tool

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The Roman Pattern

Jeremy Ryan Slate

34 episodes

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Rome is falling right now—you're just watching the replay. Every crisis you see in the news? Rome faced it first. Currency collapse. Political division. Border chaos. Military overreach. The Roman Empire spent 500 years making every mistake a civilization can make. They left us a playbook—and we're following it page by page. From Augustus to Constantine, from the glory of ancient Rome to its dramatic fall—every video connects Roman history to the world unfolding around you today. Because history doesn't repeat, but it does rhyme. And right now? The rhyme is getting louder. Subscribe.

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Roman Coins: The Empire’s Propaganda Tool

The Roman Pattern

1 hour 5 minutes 6 seconds

4 months ago

Roman Coins: The Empire’s Propaganda Tool

Roman coins weren’t just currency—they were powerful propaganda tools that shaped an empire! Join Jeremy Ryan Slate and special guest Dean Kinzer from Kinzer Coins as they explore how ancient Rome used coins to pay their armies, spread political messages, and control public perception. From Augustus’ Parthian standard coins to Brutus’ infamous “Eid Mar” denarius, discover how these artifacts communicated strength, legitimacy, and ambition across the vast Roman Empire.What stories do these coins tell about the rise and fall of Rome? And how do they mirror the challenges of modern economies and political messaging? Buckle up for an insightful discussion packed with fascinating connections between ancient history and today’s world.Don’t miss this deep dive into the artistry, innovation, and influence of Roman coinage! #RomanEmpire #RomanHistory #AncientRome #RomanReforms #PoliticalHistory #FallOfRome #PropagandaTools#ancienthistory #romanhistory #numismatics #propaganda #romanempire#historyofmoney #ancienthistory #treasure #numismatics #coinsworthmoneyCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:27 - Dean Kinzer02:18 - Historical Inaccuracies in Movies07:18 - First Roman Coins10:41 - Coin Minting Volume12:46 - Purpose of Roman Coins16:42 - Evolution of Minting Process22:50 - Nero's Building Projects and Deflation24:30 - Roman Economic Policy and Inflation27:50 - Third Century Crisis and Inflation34:14 - Coinage of Constantine37:18 - Sulla's Influence40:24 - Sulla's Legacy44:26 - Messages Inscribed on Coins49:54 - Impact of Roman Empire's Fall on Coinage54:50 - Celebrating Rome's 1000th Birthday58:15 - Lessons from Roman Coins Today01:01:15 - Where to Find Dean01:04:54 - Outro