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Byzantine Empire Gold Solidus

Byzantine Empire Gold Solidus

April 6, 2021

The Roman Empire began fragmenting in the 5th century AD. However, as the Western Empire fell in c. 376-476, the Eastern Roman Empire began to thrive. The name Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium became more popular than calling it the Eastern Roman Empire. There was also a clear...

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