The Late Roman Gold and Silver Coins from the Hoxne Treasure by P.S.W. Guest (En

Description: The Late Roman Gold and Silver Coins from the Hoxne Treasure by P.S.W. Guest An important survey of one of the richest caches of gold and silver coins from the entire Roman world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Discovered in 1992, the Hoxne Treasure is perhaps the richest cache of gold and silver coins, jewellery and tableware from the entire Roman world. The core of this volume is the catalogue of the 15,000 late 4th- and early 5th-century gold and silver coins, together with an in-depth discussion of the production and supply of late Roman coinage. Hoxnes silver coins are particularly interesting, and the book also contains ground-breaking discussions of the silver content of Roman currency as well as of the peculiarly British phenomena of coin clipping and copying. The value of the Hoxne Treasure in shedding light on an otherwise dark period of British history also calls for a broader, non-numismatic perspective, and the volume includes an important chapter dealing with the social significance of precious metals in the later Roman empire, particularly their role in the gift-exchange networks that defined and maintained late Roman imperial society. Author Biography Dr Peter Guest is Lecturer in Roman Archaeology at Cardiff University and a Director of Barbican Research Associates. He is currently working on the publication of the forum-basilica excavations at Caerwent, and excavates in Hertfordshire. Review An almost perfect volume -- British Archaeology British Archaeology breaks new ground...it is an invaluable resource for archaeologists, historians and numismatists studying late Roman Britain and deserves a prominent place in their libraries. -- Archaeological Review from Cambridge Archaeological Review from Cambridge Long Description Discovered in 1992, the Hoxne Treasure is perhaps the richest cache of gold and silver coins, jewellery and tableware from the entire Roman world. The core of this volume is the catalogue of the 15,000 late 4th- and early 5th-century gold and silver coins, together with an in-depth discussion of the production and suppy of late Roman coinage. Hoxnes silver coins are particularly interesting, and the book also contains ground-breaking discussions of the silver content of Roman currency as well as of the peculiarly British phenomena of coin clipping and copying. The value of the Hoxne Treasure in shedding light on an otherwise dark period of British history also calls for a broader, non-numismatic perspective, and the volume includes an important chapter dealing with the social significance of precious metals in the later Roman empire, particularly their role in the gift-exchange networks that defined and maintained late Roman imperial society. Review Quote breaks new ground...it is an invaluable resource for archaeologists, historians and numismatists studying late Roman Britain and deserves a prominent place in their libraries. Details ISBN0714118109 Author P.S.W. Guest Short Title LATE ROMAN GOLD & SILVER COINS Publisher British Museum Press Language English ISBN-10 0714118109 ISBN-13 9780714118109 Media Book Format Hardcover DOI 10.1604/9780714118109 UK Release Date 2005-05-30 Imprint British Museum Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2005-05-30 NZ Release Date 2005-05-30 Pages 184 Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-05-30 DEWEY 737.4937 Illustrations 30p b/w pls Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137545025;

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