The Hellenistic World

Using Coins as Sources

Peter Thonemann (University of Oxford)

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14 January 2016

History; General & world history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology; Industrial archaeology; Economics

Series: Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World

Coinage is one of our key sources for the rich and fascinating history of the Hellenistic world (323–31 BC). This book provides students of the period with an up-to-date introduction to Hellenistic gold, silver and bronze coins in their cultural and economic contexts. It also offers new perspectives on four major themes in contemporary Hellenistic history: globalisation, identity, political economy and ideology. With more than 250 illustrations, and written in a lucid and accessible style, this book sheds new light on the diverse and multicultural societies of the Hellenistic world, from Alexander to Augustus. The author assumes no prior knowledge of Hellenistic history, and all Greek and Latin texts are translated throughout.

By: Peter Thonemann (University of Oxford)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781107451759
ISBN 10: 1107451752
Series: Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World
Publication Date: 14 January 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I. Globalization: 1. Alexander and the transformation of Greek coinage; 2. A 'big' Hellenistic world; Part II. Identity: 3. Civic identities; 4. Collective identities; 5. Hellenizing identities; Part III. Political Economy: 6. Currency systems; 7. Bronze and silver; Part IV. Ideology: 8. Kings; 9. From Flamininus to Augustus; Guide to further reading; Appendices Andrew Meadows: 1. Glossary of numismatic terms; 2. Denominational systems; 3. The manufacture and material of ancient coinage.