Mint of Mesembria

c. 500 BC/BCE to 300 CE

Mesembria was an important Greek city in ancient Thrace. Bronze and silver coins were minted in the city since the 5th century BC and gold coins since the 3rd century BC. The town fell under Roman rule in 71 BC, yet continued to enjoy privileges such as the right to mint its own coinage.

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c. 500 BC/BCE to 300 CE

Mesembria was an important Greek city in ancient Thrace. Bronze and silver coins were minted in the city since the 5th century BC and gold coins since the 3rd century BC. The town fell under Roman rule in 71 BC, yet continued to enjoy privileges such as the right to mint its own coinage.

Subject ID: 128997

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