Roman copper coin

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This coin bears the likenesses of Agrippa and Octavius. For most of Roman history, currency took the form of gold, silver, bronze, orichalcum, and copper coins. Introduced to the Republic in the third century BC, Roman currency underwent numerous changes throughout its existence, evolving into various forms, denominations, and compositions during Imperial times. A consistent pattern emerged as inflationary devaluation and coin replacement became commonplace over centuries. Notable instances of this trend occurred following Diocletian's reforms. This phenomenon persisted into Byzantine times.