Why do archaeologists think Roman coins are important?
• Because coins can be used to date archaeological sites. • Coins show the name of the emperor, so we can find out when they were made. A number of different coins allow us to date the Lightwood hoard. • Because coins can tell us about changing economic and political conditions of the empire. • Because we can find out who was emperor, and about inflation and the prices of goods. • Because we can find out about the circulation of money. • They may tell us where people settled, and the extent of trade and communication in the Roman world.
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