Coin Talk - Online
Coin Talk is a regular online talk hosted by the Money & Medals Network, presenting different element of numismatics from the basics to the more advanced. Each session will delve into a distinctive facet of numismatics, ranging from fundamental principles to advanced topics. Expect engaging talks lasting 30-40 minutes, with a dedicated Q&A session at the conclusion, allowing our audience to participate actively.
These talks are recorded, forming a valuable resource for MMN members keen on expanding their knowledge of various numismatic subjects.
The theme for this session is 'Engaging school groups with numismatic collections: a case study from the ancient world' by Dr Clare Rowan (Warwick University).
Coins, as physical (and largely unbreakable) artefacts from antiquity, are a perfect medium for engaging with school groups. In England, several ancient coins are actually on the A-level syllabus and these form the perfect gateway into engaging broader school audiences. This talk discusses the coins on the syllabus, as well as practical methods of public engagement with school groups and teachers that have been employed at the University of Warwick using their ancient coin collection (these methods, of course, are applicable to the coins of other time periods!).
Clare Rowan is a professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. Her research currently focuses on tokens in the Roman world, and she also teaches ancient numismatics at undergraduate and graduate level. She is also committed to spreading a love of numismatics, working with schools and other organisations to create resources for teaching ancient coinage.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey into the world of coins and medals!
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*These talks are hosted on Microsoft Teams.
Upcoming Talks
12/2025 Gregory Thompson (Ashmolean) Greek Coins Part 2