Denarius Debasement of the coin's silver content continued after Nero. Later Roman emperors reduced its content to 3 grams around the late 3rd century. The value at its introduction was 10 asses, giving the denarius its name, which translates as "containing ten". In about 141 BC, it was re-tariffed at 16 asses, to reflect the decrease in weight of the as. The denarius continued to be the main coin of the Roman Empire until it was replaced by the antoninianus in the middle of the 3rd century. The coin was last issued, in bronze, under Aurelian between AD 270 and 275,
Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer Chard (1964) Ltd are a long standing coin and bullion dealer based in Blackpool, UK. They deal in everything from ancient coins through to modern day issues and even bullion. Originally a numismatic company, they have grown over recent years into the bullion market offering gold, silver, platinum and palladium products to an international customer base. Chard (1964) Ltd operates as Chard Coin and Bullion Dealer. Established in Blackpool in 1964 by Lawrence Chard, the early days saw shillings and other coins from his mother's arcade traded but soon in the years to come he