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Optional Module - Numismatics

CX902-30

Numismatics is the study of systems of coinage. The module covers the coinages of Greece and Rome from the end of the seventh century BC to the seventh century AD. The module looks at the various ways that coinage can be used in the study of the ancient world, as a source for history, art history, archaeology and ancient economics.

The aim of this module is to train students both how coinage may be used as an element in studying the material culture of the ancient world and how to investigate coins as historical entities in their own right.


Module leader: Prof Kevin Butcher

FAB 2.23 (Antiquities Room)
Terms 1 and 2 (odd weeks)

    Please see Moodle for full details.

    5,000 word essay

    All essay titles and topics must be discussed well in advance with the module leader.

    Deadline for essay titles to be approved by the module leader: Friday 8 March 2024 12 noon
    Please submit your title by email.

    Deadline for essay to be submitted: Friday 22 March 2024, 12 noon

    You can expect to receive feedback within 20 working days electronically via Tabula. You are also encouraged to attend a feedback tutorial with the module tutor.

    Numismatic events:

    • The Royal Numismatic Society has a monthly lecture series at the Warburg Institute or the British Museum in London for its members (student annual membership is currently £18).


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    TMA 2014