The pursuit of collecting ancient Roman coins creates a legacy rich in historical intrigue and a lasting store of wealth. Western, Middle Eastern, and North African civilizations are deeply rooted in what we remember as the Roman Empire. Today collectors, numismatic scholars, and history buffs are inspired by these little works of art.For thousands of collectors and investors, the contributions of Adam Crum to the world of rare and historical gold coins form a foundation that can assist a collector of any level. His countless published articles, many contributions to numismatic books, and his own authored books have entertained, inspired, and stimulated thousands of collectors for decades.In this book, Adam takes you on a historical journey from the beginnings of Julius Caesar's rule in 44 BC to the end of the Flavian Dynasty in 96 AD. I believe any reader interested in historically significant rarities will be inspired to seek out more in-depth tales that these coins rich in history have inspired. The amazing set highlighted in this little book is a beautiful example of a Twelve Caesars collection that can be assembled with patience and perseverance. Each coin within is a true rarity of museum quality and the entire collection is one in which a legacy can be formed.

A broadly-illustrated overview of the contemporary state of Greco-Roman numismatic scholarship.

The third volume of the fully revised and expanded general catalogue of Roman coins extends coverage of the Imperial series from the accession of Maximinus I in AD 235 down to the assassination of Carinus and the accession of Diocletian half a century later. This turbulent period, during which the Empire came close to total collapse and disintegration, witnessed great changes in the Imperial coinage including unprecedented debasement and the beginning of the decentralization of the mint system.

Like other volumes in this series, Ancient History from Coins demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history. Coins are a fertile source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attaching to their interpretation. The world of numismatics is not always easy for the non-specialist to penetrate or understand with confidence. Dr Howgego describes and anlyses the main contributions the study of coins can make to ancient history, showing shows through numerous examples how the character, patterns and behaviour of coinage bear on major historical themes. Topics range from state finance and economic policy to imperial domination and political propaganda through coins types. The period covered by the book is from the invention of coinage (ca 600BC) to AD 400.

Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?

This monograph presents a detailed analysis of five gold medallions from the Roman empire, exploring their cultural, historical, and numismatic significance. Brett's meticulous research and stunning photographs bring these exquisite artifacts to life, illuminating the artistic and political achievements of late antiquity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.