The papers in this volume reassess the role of coined money in the ancient Greek world. Using new approaches, the book makes the results of numismatic as well as historical research accessible to students and scholars of ancient history. The chapters provide a wide-ranging account of the political, social, and economic contexts within which coined money was used. In Part One the book focuses on the theme of monetization and the politics of coinage, while Part Two provides a series of case studies relating to the production and use of coined money in different areas of the Greek-speaking world, including Asia Minor, Egypt, and Rhodes as well as Greece itself. The individual chapters cover a broad chronological range from Archaic Greece to Roman Egypt. The book as a whole offers fresh insights into an important aspect of the ancient Greek economy.

About the Author
Andrew Meadows is Curator of Ancient Greek Coins in the British Museum. Kirsty Shipton is Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Leicester and Visiting Fellow at the School of Advanced Study, University of London

Reviews
The volume is well-produced and the articles are thoughtful, each in its way moving us forward toward a deeper understanding of one of the most profound economic revolutions the world has known. * EH.NET Book Reviews *
All who intend to examine Classical or Hellenistic history from the economic, social, political, or ideological perspectives, will need to read this book, whatever their level. * Constantina Katsari, Classics Ireland *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199271429
Author Andrew Meadows
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 502g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 218mm * 16mm