Numismatics 101 (Campbell Orchard)

In this session, Campbell will unravel the basics of numismatics in an easily digestible format, providing listeners with a foundational toolkit to navigate a spectrum of numismatic material and confidently explore advanced topics.

This talk is intended for the beginner with little to no knowledge about numismatics. In the talk, Campbell will discuss the basics of numismatics, providing a brief overview of what numismatics entails, important terminologies, helpful resources, and some tips and tricks.

The Invention of Greek Coinage (Prof. Suzanne Frey-Kupper)

This talk builds upon the foundations laid in Numismatics 101 and is intended for the beginner with little to no knowledge about numismatics. In this talk, Professor Suzanne Frey-Kupper discusses the invention of Greek coinage, providing a beginner friendly introduction to the material, its context, and use.

Coins and their Use in Medieval England (Dr Richard Kelleher)

In this talk Dr Richard Kelleher, Senior Curator of Medieval and Modern Money at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, will provide an illustrated overview of coinage in medieval England from the Norman Conquest to the end of the Plantagenet dynasty in 1485. The talk will provide guidance in how to identify medieval coins, the basics of production and circulation, highlight the importance of single finds and hoards, and introduce how medieval coins are used as a tool for research.

Introduction to Viking Coins (Dr Megan Gooch)

In this talk Dr Megan Gooch will provide an illustrated overview of coinage in Viking coinage in England. The talk will provide guidance in how to identify Viking coins, the basics of production and circulation, highlight the importance of single finds and hoards, and introduce how Viking coins are used as a tool for research.

Roman Tokens (Dr Clare Rowan)

Tokens are under-utilised artefacts from the ancient world, but as everyday objects they were key in mediating human interactions.

In this talk Dr Clare Rowan will provide an illustrated overview of Roman tokens in Rome and Ostia. The talk will provide guidance in how to identify Roman tokens, the basics of production and circulation, highlight their importance in what they can reveal about the numerous identities that existed in different communities, and introduce how they can be utilised as a tool for research.

Medieval Coins of Scotland: David I to Robert II (1136-1390) (Carl Savage)

In 1136 David I of Scotland took control of Carlisle and the surrounding lands and began to mint the first Scottish coinage. This first talk will focus on an introduction of the Scottish coinages from David I to Robert II (1136-1390).