Rowan, Dr Clare
Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World: From Caesar to Augustus (c. 49 BC-AD 14): Using Coins as Sources
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107675698
- author:
- Rowan, Dr Clare
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.8 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collecting, Coins & Medals
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Roman Coinage in the Late Republic and Early Empire This book provides a detailed introduction to Roman and provincial coinage during a pivotal period in Roman history. With over 200 coins illustrated in double life size, it offers a unique insight into the themes and debates of the time. The coins are arranged chronologically, allowing readers to track the evolution of coinage from the late Republic to the early Empire. Each coin is described in detail, with technical Latin and numismatic terms explained, making it accessible to students of Roman history. The book also explores the iconography, archaeological contexts, and economy of the period, providing a comprehensive understanding of the transition from Republic to Empire.