Rethinking numismatics. The archaeology of coins
Fleur Kemmers|Nanouschka Myrberg
Abstract This paper sets out to re-member coins into archaeological discourse. It is argued that coins, as part of material culture, need be examined within the theoretical framework historical archaeology and material-culture studies. Through several case studies we demonstrate how through their integration text, image existence objects, offer profound insights not only matters economy ‘big history’ issuers state organization but also ‘small histories’, cultural values agency humans objects. In formative period in 19th century study played an important role development new methods concepts. Today, numismatics viewed a field apart. The mutual benefits our approach fields highlight for constructive dialogue between disciplines.
Archaeological Dialogues