An Essay On The Roman Denarius And English Silver Penny (1838)

""An Essay On The Roman Denarius And English Silver Penny"" is a historical and numismatic book written by William Till and published in 1838. The book explores the history and development of two of the most important currencies in the ancient and medieval worlds: the Roman denarius and the English silver penny. The book provides a detailed analysis of the origins, design, and circulation of these two currencies, as well as their impact on the economies and societies of their respective eras. It also discusses the political and cultural factors that influenced the production and use of these coins, and how they reflected the values and beliefs of the societies that produced them.Throughout the book, Till draws on a wide range of historical sources, including ancient texts, medieval chronicles, and modern scholarship, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced view of the Roman denarius and English silver penny. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the physical characteristics and features of these coins.Overall, ""An Essay On The Roman Denarius And English Silver Penny"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of money, the ancient and medieval worlds, or the development of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.