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Money and Coinage in the Middle Ages
Reading Medieval Sources is an exciting new series which leads scholars and students into some of the most challenging and rewarding sources from the European Middle Ages, and introduces the most important approaches to understanding them. Written by an international team of twelve leading scholars, this volume Money and Coinage in the Middle Ages presents a set of fresh and insightful perspectives that demonstrate the rich potential of this source material to all scholars of medieval history and culture. It includes coverage of major developments in monetary history, set into their economic and political context, as well as innovative and interdisciplinary perspectives that address money and coinage in relation to archaeology, anthropology and medieval literature. Contributors are Nanouschka Myrberg Burström, Elizabeth Edwards, Gaspar Feliu, Anna Gannon, Richard Kelleher, Bill Maurer, Nick Mayhew, Rory Naismith, Philipp Robinson Rössner, Alessia Rovelli, Lucia Travaini, and Andrew Woods.
Coin Scripts: A Comprehensive Guide
**Coin Scripts: A Comprehensive Guide** is the definitive guide to understanding and interpreting the fascinating world of medieval coin inscriptions. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a casual enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to know more about history, this book has something for you. With its clear explanations, detailed illustrations, and engaging anecdotes, this book will unlock the secrets of medieval coin scripts and bring the past to life. You will learn how to decipher the legends on coins, identify different scripts, and understand the historical and cultural significance of these inscriptions. Inside this book, you will find: * A comprehensive overview of the different ...
The Everything Coin Collecting Book
Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader. Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about: Starting and maintaining a collection Coin terminology Grading and authenticating coins Rarity and coin values Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.
A History of Maritime Trade in Northern Vietnam, 12th to 18th Centuries
This book analyzes the role of Đại Việt (Vietnam) in the maritime Asian trading network of the thirteenth through the eighteenth centuries as it systematically integrates the results of archaeological investigations. The first half of the book consolidates reports from excavations conducted at Vân Đồn and Phố Hiến, trading ports of Đại Việt, incorporating sophisticated archaeological techniques distinctive of Japan in the presentations of the data. These are accompanied by precise scale drawings, detailed classifications, and quantitative analyses of unearthed artifacts. The latter half of the book discusses the materials discovered in archaeological investigations, specifi...
Objects of the Past in the Past: Investigating the Significance of Earlier Artefacts in Later Contexts
How did past communities view, understand and communicate their pasts? And how can we, as archaeologists, understand this? This volume brings together a range of case studies in which objects of the past were encountered and reappropriated.
Warman's Coins & Paper Money
An illustrated reference guide for all types of currency found throughout history and around the world, with up-to-date pricing.
