The Cabbage Coins Podcast

Ep.42 - Coins of the Bible and the Early Roman Empire with Dean Kinzer #numismatics #coincollecting

May 13, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Join Tony Gryckiewicz as he interviews Dean Kinzer, a third-generation coin dealer and military veteran, about the fascinating world of ancient coins. Discover the history, significance, and collecting tips for coins from the Roman Empire, biblical times, and beyond.Key TopicsAncient coin types and their historical significanceThe story of Constantine and the Roman EmpireHow coins were used for propaganda and propaganda in historyThe process of coin debasement and inflation in historyCollecting tips for beginners in ancient numismaticsChapters00:00 Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast02:56 Meet Dean Kinzer: A Journey into Coin Collecting05:50 Military Background and Its Influence on Coin Collecting07:25 Exploring Ancient Coins: The Significance of Judean Currency10:04 Constantine the Great: The Founding of Constantinople12:52 The Roman Empire's Age of Chaos: Understanding Gallienus16:02 Commodus: The Gladiator Emperor and His Legacy18:53 Hadrian: The Traveler and Builder of Walls33:47 Metal Detecting and Coin Discoveries36:06 Exploring the Roman Emperors38:35 The Legacy of Constantine41:02 The Rise of Zenobia and Palmyra43:55 Diocletian and the Tetrarchy48:03 The Artistry of Ancient CoinsWhere to find Tony and Cabbage Coins:https://cabbagecoins.com/Email: tony@cabbagecoins.comIG: @cabbage_coinsWhere to find Dean and Kinzer Coinshttps://kinzercoins.com/Email: dean.kinzer@kinzercoins.comIG: @kinzercoinsIntro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz

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