Been thinking about Rome?

I rewatched a video, “Buying Roman Gold - Huge Mistake or Bucket List?” on the YouTube channel 2 is 1. The creator dives, flippers and all, into the numismatic gold universe, highlighting the purchase of a Roman aureus.

2 is 1 is known for covering everything and more related to gold, focusing primarily on gold bullion, such as American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalos, and sometimes other foreign gold bullion.

The visuals on 2 is 1 are clean and appealing. Props like crispy decks of Theory 11 cards and assortments of modern pocket knives are on display for more than their window shop appeal. The props serve to scale the fresh and old gold coins they sit next to. His (hopefully I’m not misgendering) hovering hand may reference the “Thing” from The Addams Family or maybe he’s acting as a hand model for the modern-day “prepper.”

“Buying Roman Gold” takes a detour from normally scheduled programming. The coin on display is from the era of Marcus Aurelius, eight years before he became emperor. The creator remarks, "you didn’t mess with Rome at the time." When that coin was minted, an aureus was worth 25 denarii, representing a month’s wage for many Romans. The small wafer of history is not just a collectible, but a glimpse into the lives of individual Romans.

What makes this video special is its departure from 2 is 1’s modern bullion topics. Although the channel typically covers investment-grade gold, the shift to a Roman aureus offers viewers a unique perspective on the timeless value of gold and the creator’s interests. His commentary on the coin’s historical and monetary value brings ancient history into focus.

Below are links to the 2 is 1 channel and the video - “Buying Roman Gold.”

2 is 1 - https://www.youtube.com/@2is1gold

Buying Roman Gold - Huge Mistake or Bucket List? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqM-iz-Po3E