I thought that
members of
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The latest issue of the Journal Of Ancient
Numismatics has been released. Once again, the
quality of the articles is incredible.
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http://imperialcoins.com/newslettersIn this issue:
A Greek Coin Refresher Course
By: David L.
VagiThis "refresher course" is one of the best general introductions to
Greek coins that can be found. An excellent article that discusses "a dozen basic concepts in general terms".
Lucullus, A Second Best Hero of the
Roman RepublicBy: Marvin Tameanko
Soldiers
Marius,
Sulla, Pompey, and
Julius Caesar, as well as politicians such as
Cato and
Cicero, were labeled by historians as the ‘Founders of
Rome’. The
history books written today discuss many great
Romans, who placed as close seconds to these famous
men, get little attention and receive only puny honors in the footnotes of the texts. One exceptional
Roman, sadly overlooked, was
Lucius Licinius Lucullus, a
consul of
Rome in the 1st century BC and an accomplished soldier and statesman.
Dating Some
Republican Mini-Issues
By: Mark Passehl
Where
hoard evidence is slight, uneven or absent for individual emissions, the broad framework it provides for a whole series remains essential. Here we will combine this with some neglected evidence to tackle the problematic dating of two
rare denarius types from the late 2nd century and then proceed to a
still rarer 1st century gold issue, dragging it out of
Syria and the 50s BC into a novel context as the first gold struck in
Rome since the Second Punic War.
What Makes a
Collection Important?
By: Wayne G. Sayles
What makes a
collection important? Some might subscribe to the philosophy “collect whatever you enjoy, because the
joy of collecting is what is important”. In fact, an important
collection is not one that can be measured solely in the mind of the collector. Importance requires more than self-satisfaction. Usually, importance implies the earning of respect for having accomplished something of purpose and value. So, how does one build an important
collection that earns respect and is of value to the numismatic fraternity?
A Double-Portrait
Elagabalus and
Julia Paula From
PerinthusBy:
Curtis L. Clay
A discussion of a
rare coin
type which was only known based on a description by
Mionnet. A fascinating glimpse into numismatic scholarship and research.
The
Amphora Was Used For Temple Wine Libation
By: David
HendinWhy did the Jews during the
Jewish War against
Rome (A.D. 66-70) use the image of the
amphora on their bronze coins and why is the
amphora is used on at least two bronze procurator coins of
Valerius Gratus. What were these vessels used for and what was their significance?
Numismatic Collaboration in Some Former Soviet Bloc Nations
By: Georges
DepeyrotThis article provides an update on the
work being done to bring unity to numismatic scholarship globally and in particular, discusses the efforts to inventory and publish the
collections in several former Soviet Bloc nations. Some interesting information and includes a brief summary of a
hoard of
Koson gold staters found in Central
Romania.
MEDIA REVIEW – Three Excellent Ancient Numismatic Websites
By: Alfredo De La Fe
A review of three EXCELLENT numismatic websites:
-The Facing
Head Coins of
Larissa - A website
-The Handbook of
Biblical Numismatics-Parthia.com - A website Dedicated to
Parthian History and
NumismaticsAncients in the News – Articles of interest to ancient numismatists
By: Alfredo De La Fe (Editor)
-Ancient Coin Collectors Guild to Have Another Benefit
Auction in August
-Dave Surber of
Wildwinds Passed Away
-Sylvia Hurter Passed Away
-Large
Hoard of
Byzantine Gold Coins Found in
Israel-Important
Roman Coin
Hoard Found in UK - Reported via PAS
- Admiral Balchin’s HMS
Victory Discovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration
Alfredo De La Fe
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