From Caesar to Augustus (c. 49 BC–AD 14): Using Coins as Sources (Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World)
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Buy From Caesar to Augustus (c. 49 BC–AD 14): Using Coins as Sources (Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World) by Rowan, Clare (ISBN: 9781107675698) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Hugely informative; extremely readable; excellent illustrations - I have looked at a lot of Augustus' coins and have used them as part of the A-Level, but have always had a sense of huge gaps in my knowledge: where were the mints, how many coins were struck, by who, how did provincial and imperial mints and types interact....etc etc.? This book addresses these areas through hundreds of illustrated examples (though a bit of colour wouldn't come amiss); through some theoretical discussion of the various purposes of money as fiduciary or intrinsic value; through symbolic purposes (I never knew some cities only ever minted once when founded showing the walls and buildings they hoped one day to have!) which differ with changing audiences and times (some coins circulated for centuries). There is much much more in this book too: competitive coining in the triumviral period; imitative types; how die patterns allow frequency calculations....the list goes on. I would recommend this to anyone studying coins or the period 49BCE-14CE or just interested in how we (and it turns out ancient authors too) use coins to understand the past. Review: Excellent and detailed study of this historical period . - Excellent and detailed study of this fascinating period of Roman History,well worth it and a great addition to any ones collection of books to do with ancient coins.
| Best Sellers Rank | 687,470 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 210 in Antique & Collectable Coins, Medals & Seals 8,351 in Art History & Criticism 9,693 in Art History by Theme & Concept |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (63) |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.47 x 21.59 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1107675693 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1107675698 |
| Item weight | 363 g |
| Language | English |
| Part of series | Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World |
| Print length | 254 pages |
| Publication date | 25 Oct. 2018 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
J**D
Hugely informative; extremely readable; excellent illustrations
I have looked at a lot of Augustus' coins and have used them as part of the A-Level, but have always had a sense of huge gaps in my knowledge: where were the mints, how many coins were struck, by who, how did provincial and imperial mints and types interact....etc etc.? This book addresses these areas through hundreds of illustrated examples (though a bit of colour wouldn't come amiss); through some theoretical discussion of the various purposes of money as fiduciary or intrinsic value; through symbolic purposes (I never knew some cities only ever minted once when founded showing the walls and buildings they hoped one day to have!) which differ with changing audiences and times (some coins circulated for centuries). There is much much more in this book too: competitive coining in the triumviral period; imitative types; how die patterns allow frequency calculations....the list goes on. I would recommend this to anyone studying coins or the period 49BCE-14CE or just interested in how we (and it turns out ancient authors too) use coins to understand the past.
S**N
Excellent and detailed study of this historical period .
Excellent and detailed study of this fascinating period of Roman History,well worth it and a great addition to any ones collection of books to do with ancient coins.
S**X
Awesome sequel
Really great book. Cracking read, and very good to see Numismatic sources deployed in examining the end of the republic. Can't wait until the next volume in the series.
A**T
I collect ancient coins and this book was the perfect companion for connecting history to the coins I collect. Very well written, well sourced, and lots of great coin photos.
K**R
This is an easily readable resource for both the historian and the coin collector.
W**N
I love the x2 photos! The text is engaging and informative. I have studied that period of history a lot and have other coin books on the period, but still found much new of interest. Unlike some coin books, the photos are enlarged x2 which is excellent. There are about 198 coin images, including a few maps and diagrams. I recommend it highly.
A**A
Très bon ouvrage pour découvrir le monnayage de César à Auguste, bien illustré et agréable à lire.
G**G
GREAT BOOK
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