About this episode

The episode explores the controversial history of money, including coins, banknotes, and bonds, and their connections to scandals and fraud.

Long derided as the root of all evil, money has never been far from controversy, whether simply depicting gaudy, blasphemous or tyrannical symbolism, portraying villainous characters, or facilitating fraud, conquest or even piracy. Coins, banknotes, and bonds have often provoked fits of public distaste, scandal, or outright frenzy. Join Axel Kendrick, Head of Ancient Coins, and Tim Robson, Senior Specialist, as they delve into the murky underworld of numismatics throughout history, from...

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