Coins of the Roman Empire
Dig Kit

Unearth Currency from the Roman Empire

Experience archaeology as you dig up treasures from the era of the Roman Empire. In the comfort of your own home, you will be digging seven replica roman coins out of the included plaster block. These coins depict historically significant figures such as Julius Caesar. Discover coins origionally made from gold, silver, bronze and copper as you dig while also learning about ancient history.

Using the instruction sheet, you’ll identify the coins with the included tools. Includes: plaster block (approx 5" L x 3 1/2" W x 1" H), hammer, chisel, small brush and instruction sheet. For ages 4+.

To be clear: the included coins that your child will discover are NOT genuine currency artifacts and are NOT gold, silver, bronze and copper.

About Roman Coins:

Seven replica Roman coins are waiting to be discovered in this set for the budding archaeologist. The set contains plastic replicas of Denarius and Antoninus coins ranging from 42 BC to 270 AD; depicting historical figures such as Julius Caesar and the Mad Emperor Caligula. For most of Roman history coinage consisted of gold, silver, bronze and copper discs struck with images of Gods and propagandistic messages. But the main focus was the portrait of the Emperor; often attempting to portray them as god-like and powerful. All forms of Roman coins were used widely throughout the world long after the fall of the Roman empire - and remain the basis of most currency today.