Roman Anniversary Issues
An Exploratory Study of the Numismatic and Medallic Commemoration of Anniversary Years, 49 BC–AD 375
Seiten
2016
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-316-60369-7 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-316-60369-7 (ISBN)
Originally published in 1950, this book describes the relationship between important 'anniversary years' and the creation of Roman Imperial coins and medallions. The text was written by the renowned British classicist and numismatist Michael Grant (1914–2004). Numerous illustrative figures are included and detailed notes are incorporated throughout.
Originally published in 1950, this book provides an account of the relationship between important 'anniversary years' and the creation of Roman Imperial coins and medallions. The anniversaries are connected to occurrences such as 'the births and deaths of Augustus and other leading persons; the various events that contributed to the inauguration of the imperial regime (Actium, the 'restoration of the republic', etc); and the foundation or dedication of temples and altars'. The text was written by the renowned British classicist and numismatist Michael Grant (1914–2004). Numerous illustrative figures are included and detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in numismatics and Roman history.
Originally published in 1950, this book provides an account of the relationship between important 'anniversary years' and the creation of Roman Imperial coins and medallions. The anniversaries are connected to occurrences such as 'the births and deaths of Augustus and other leading persons; the various events that contributed to the inauguration of the imperial regime (Actium, the 'restoration of the republic', etc); and the foundation or dedication of temples and altars'. The text was written by the renowned British classicist and numismatist Michael Grant (1914–2004). Numerous illustrative figures are included and detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in numismatics and Roman history.
Key to plates; Introduction; 1. The celebration of 'anniversary years'; 2. Caesar and Augustus; 3. Tiberius; 4. Claudius and Nero; 5. From Vespasian to Commodus; 6. From Pertinax to Valerian; 7. From Postumus to Valentinian I; 8. Summary of the anniversary issues; Appendix 1. The anniversary character of gold and silver quinarii; Appendix 2. The anniversary character of Alexandrian issues with names of 'Nomes'; Appendix 3. Vespasian's centenary issues of c.AD 69–71 and 73–4; Appendix 4. Conjectural attributions to anniversary occasions; Addenda; Abbreviations; Indices.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.05.2016 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 300 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Sammeln / Sammlerkataloge |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-316-60369-5 / 1316603695 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-316-60369-7 / 9781316603697 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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