This course on the study of numismatics (coinage and currency) from ancient Greece and Rome will serve as an introduction to the field of numismatics, and will show students how coins are used by historians, art historians and archaeologists as a valuable resource and area of research for these various fields. The course will cover the numismatic histories of ancient Greece and Rome touching on coins as currency, but also as a means of mass media, and as precious artworks. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to read and analyze coins using original specimens housed in the Museum of Antiquities collections. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 9 credit units of Humanities courses, of which 3 credit units must be at the 300 level or above, or permission of the instructor or program director. Note: Some background in ancient Greek and/or Roman history is recommended but not required.
This course on the study of numismatics (coinage and currency) from ancient Greece and Rome will serve as an introduction to the field of numismatics, and will show students how coins are used by historians, art historians and archaeologists as a valuable resource and area of research for these various fields. The course will cover the numismatic histories of ancient Greece and Rome touching on coins as currency, but also as a means of mass media, and as precious artworks. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to read and analyze coins using original specimens housed in the Museum of Antiquities collections. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 9 credit units of Humanities courses, of which 3 credit units must be at the 300 level or above, or permission of the instructor or program director. Note: Some background in ancient Greek and/or Roman history is recommended but not required.
