The latest infographic from Visual Capitalist almost passed us by, but it’s a fascinating look at currency in the Roman world and the effects it had on the decline of that empire. It’s easy to overlook something like money when the popular misconception is that empires usually fall through conquest, not true in most cases. Economically strong empires can usually afford to protect themselves, but when the economy is in the toilet and the currency is debased, it gets far harder to keep it all cohesive.

A good companion is our guide to Coin Invest Trusts excellent minigold series called Coins of the Roman Empire. Enjoy.