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The famous EID MAR aureus, issued by Brutus to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 The values of ancient coins
1:17 Rarity
2:05 Beauty
4:15 Masterworks
5:49 Historical significance
7:11 The EID MAR aureus
8:52 Thinking about value
The famous EID MAR aureus, issued by Brutus to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar
Invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: http://masterworks.art/toldinstone
Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.
See important Masterworks disclosures: mw-art.co/37WwvbD
This video was made possible by the generosity of Numismatica Ars Classica, who very kindly allowed me to visit their London office and handle these coins. You can find out more about NAC and the coins displayed in this video here: arsclassicacoins.com
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 The values of ancient coins
1:17 Rarity
2:05 Beauty
4:15 Masterworks
5:49 Historical significance
7:11 The EID MAR aureus
8:52 Thinking about value
