indy Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 James Balme has been researching an ancient Iron Age/Roman settlement in Cheshire for many years. During that time he has been lucky enough to discover many rare Roman coins including silver Denarii dating as far back as 118BC. In this film see for yourself just a small selection of the coins that James has Recovered during his investigations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy3pIvd-RvY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Has James lost his voice Rather a melancholy video and sort of leads me to the expectation of an sad 'in memory of' after the James and friends pics at the end Was so relieved to not get one Anyway as for the coins aren't they wonderful and I wonder how much they were worth and what sort of things they were actually handed over for in their time. What could a Roman have bought with them?...a bag of grain, some clothing, an animal, or something far bigger... I wonder... fascinating stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 What could a Roman have bought with them?...a bag of grain, some clothing, an animal, or something far bigger... a bottle of Hillcliffe spa water!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Ahh but which coin woud they have used and how much change may they have been given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ahh but which coin woud they have used A 5 bob note? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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