by David Yoon
First published 2016
This academic journal presents seven scholarly articles examining coins across ancient civilizations. Laure Marest-Caffey analyzes victory coins from Seleukos I found at Susa, creating detailed die studies. David Schwei explores how mint workers responded during the chaotic second reign of Demetrius II Nicator. Aneurin Ellis-Evans investigates the coinage system of the Koinon of Athena Ilias. Kris Lockyear examines Roman Republic coin hoards, their historical context and research possibilities. Michael Fedorov contributes notes about Central Asian medieval numismatics. Aram Vardanyan studies Abbasid administrative practices through copper coins from 759 to 833 AD. Damiano Acciarino traces how ancient Roman colonial coins appeared in Renaissance Europe. The volume includes a review of metallurgical traditions and numismatic innovations from a 2012 Tours workshop.
Genres: history, archaeology, art-history, ancient-history, academia, academic
Vibes: scholarly, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Setting: Athena Ilias, Central Asia, Europe, Seleukos I, Susa
Period: 2nd Reign of Demetrius II Nicator, 759 to 833 AD, Ancient Rome, Medieval, Renaissance
271 pages · Hardcover · American Numismatic Society