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The Urine Tax: The Story of Vespasian and the Strangest Tax in Roman History
Can money have a smell? Vespasian says (Pecunia non olet). In the heart of Roman history, specifically in 69 AD, one of the strangest taxes ever appeared: the urine tax! It may seem bizarre, but behind this tax lies a fascinating political and economic story, spearheaded by the Roman Emperor Vespasian, the man who uttered his famous phrase: “Pecunia non olet,“…
May 24, 2025Meaning of Ansar coins
Have you ever wondered what "uncirculated" means in the context of currencies? We will attempt to explain this question in simple points to clarify the concept. What are uncirculated currencies? The term "uncirculated" is an Arabicized word derived from the English word "uncirculated," and it refers to the condition of a currency. It means a currency that has never been in circulation, representing the highest degree of currency condition…
May 22, 2022Janvier coin minting machine
This is perhaps the most accurate method currently known for counterfeiting currency: reverting to the original using a Janvier die for minting… The Janvier die was invented by the French sculptor Victor Janvier in 1899. He wanted to invent a machine that could reduce the design from the plaster mold made by the sculptor to the steel die used for minting coins. Simply put, the plaster mold is installed…
January 8, 2019