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Numism => Help For the New Ancient Coin Collector => Topic started by: mcbyrne21 on August 13, 2010, 01:34:09 pm

Title: Carolingian Coins?
Post by: mcbyrne21 on August 13, 2010, 01:34:09 pm
I've been collecting Roman coins for a little while now and am looking to expand my horizons into other areas of history that interest me.  One such area is the Carolingian Empire.  I haven't, however, been able to find much information on their coinage.  Could anyone recommend some helpful resources (books, websites, etc) to get me started or perhaps offer advice?

On a more specific note, from what I can tell their does not seem to be much available in the marketplace (at least the places I'm looking).  This seems odd to me because from the little I know, it was my understanding that they minted a large amount of silver and gold to facilitate trade, pay off Norse/Maygar raiders, etc. 

Thanks!   
Title: Re: Carolingian Coins?
Post by: mauseus on August 13, 2010, 01:49:28 pm
Hi,

The Carolingian Coins in the British Museum (1966) by Dolley and Morrison can often be found at a reasonable price. Useful as a catalogue but no reference to Carolingian history.

Regards,

Mauseus
Title: Re: Carolingian Coins?
Post by: Raymond on August 14, 2010, 01:47:16 pm
Potator II knows about these.
Cheers,
Raymond
Title: Re: Carolingian Coins?
Post by: Jan on August 18, 2010, 03:06:13 pm
I can recommend this site:

http://home.eckerd.edu/~oberhot/index.php

which I have found useful and inspiring.

Best regards,

Jan
Title: Re: Carolingian Coins?
Post by: mcbyrne21 on August 20, 2010, 09:24:16 am
Very helpful.  Thank you!