The functions and use of Roman coinage : an overview of 21st century scholarship / Fleur Kemmers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kemmers, Fleur, author.

Series:

Brill Research Perspectives.

Brill Research Perspectives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History, Ancient.

Classical studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (89 pages).

Place of Publication:

Leiden Boston : BRILL, 2019.

Summary:

"In this publication Fleur Kemmers gives an overview of 21st century scholarship on Roman coinage for students and scholars in the fields of ancient history and Roman archaeology. First, it addresses the study of numismatics as a discipline and the theoretical and methodological advances of the last decades. Secondly, it provides guidelines on how to consult numismatic reference works, including those available online. Recent scholarly approaches and insights in the functions of Roman coins as both vehicles of political communication and instruments for state payments are critically assessed. Furthermore, the publication reviews the evidence for a conscious monetary policy on the part of the Roman authorities. Finally, the impact of Roman expansion and imperialism on monetisation and coin use in Rome´s Empire is discussed".

ISBN:

90-04-41353-7

OCLC:

1126785509

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004413535 DOI