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Ancient Rome successfully fought against voter intimidation − a political story told on a coin that resonates today

  • Written by David B. Hollander, Professor of History, Iowa State University
Ancient Rome successfully fought against voter intimidation − a political story told on a coin that resonates todayDemocracy was enshrined in Roman currency.American Numismatic Society

This silver denarius, minted over 2,000 years ago, is hardly the most attractive Roman coin. And yet, the coin is vital evidence for the early stages of a political struggle that culminated in Caesar’s assassination and the fall of the Roman Republic.

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