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Magnificent Monograms

lthough it might be a slight exaggeration, monograms are almost as old as time. Appearing on ancient Greek and Roman coins to honor rulers or signify places of minting, monograms also sometimes adorned ancient silver goods, such as plates, and jewelry, including signet rings. If there was one thing indicated by this early usage, it was that the use of monograms was mostly limited to the ruling and upper classes, which could afford

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