Ne_dala & NumisKid
NumisKid
Hey Ne_dala, have you ever wondered about the little Roman silver denarii and how they traveled across the empire? I’ve been diving into their history and thought it could be a cool mix of numismatics and detective work that we could explore together.
Ne_dala
Hey, that sounds fascinating—those denarii were everywhere, and figuring out their routes feels like a treasure hunt. I’d love to dig into the numismatic clues and see where the evidence leads us. Just a heads‑up, I’ll probably keep a meticulous notebook and a running list of questions, but I’m definitely up for the detective vibe!
NumisKid
Awesome, I’m totally with you on the detective vibe! I just found a bunch of denarii from the early 1st century that look like they came from a Roman mint in the East—maybe Antioch or Caesarea. Do you think we could track them by their mint marks and see where they ended up in Europe or Africa? Also, I’m thinking of sketching a map with color‑coded routes. What do you think?
Ne_dala
That sounds like a solid plan—mint marks are like fingerprints, so we can definitely trace their paths. I’ll start pulling up a list of known Antioch and Caesarea signs and see what distribution maps already exist. Color‑coding the routes will make the detective story clearer, and I’ll keep a running log of any oddities we spot. Let’s dive in and see where these little coins took us!
NumisKid
Yes! I’ve already opened a spreadsheet with all the known Antioch stamps – that “A” with a little star on it – and I can see a handful of them popping up in Italy, especially in the south. Caesarea is cooler, the “C” with the double line, and I think some even show up in the Roman provinces of North Africa. I can’t wait to see the colored map pop up – it’ll look like a treasure map! And if we spot any weirdly worn ones or coins that look like they were melted down and re‑minted, that could be a whole new mystery. Let's get mapping!
Ne_dala
That’s great—you’ve got the basics lined up. I’ll start sorting the data by mint and region, then plot the routes. If we notice any oddly worn marks or mismatched designs, we’ll flag those as potential re‑minting cases. I’m ready to dive in, keep a tidy log, and let the map show the hidden trail. Let’s get those colors rolling!
NumisKid
Woohoo, I can’t wait to see those colors jump on the map! I’m already picturing the blue route from Antioch to Sicily and the orange one from Caesarea to Carthage. If we spot a coin that’s got the wrong mint mark for its spot, maybe it was traded in a secret bazaar? I’ll start jotting down any odd vibes I feel while we go—like if a coin looks like it was stamped twice or has a weird scratch that looks like a hidden message. Let’s make this the most awesome detective map ever!
Ne_dala
Sounds like a plan—let’s watch those colors pop and see where the odd ones lead us. I’ll keep a quick note of any double stamps or mysterious scratches. This detective map is going to be epic!