Coins of the Roman Empire - Tomáš Zeman

Coins of the Roman Empire - Moravian Museum, Systematic Collection, Volume 1 (Augustus-Vitellius)

Published: 2023 | Number of pages: 152 | Dimensions: 208 × 292 mm | Binding: hardcover
Language: Czech and English | ISBN: 978-80-7028-596-1

This comprehensive and detailed publication provides a unique look at the collection of ancient coins minted in the Roman Empire from 27 B.C. to A.D. 69.

This systematic collection includes coins held in the collections of the Moravian Museum, one of the leading museums in the Czech Republic specializing in archaeological and historical collections.

The catalogue is divided into individual chapters according to rulers and their reigns. The first volume, which focuses on the period from the reign of Emperor Augustus to Emperor Vitellius, contains a detailed description of the coins, their mintages, types and historical context. Each coin is carefully described with respect to its historical significance, artistic value, and its place within the broader context of Roman monetary policy.

In addition to the descriptions of the coins themselves, the book includes expert commentary on each issuer, i.e. the Roman emperors and their periods. This commentary provides a deeper understanding of the economic, political and cultural factors that influenced coinage at the time. For collectors, historians and researchers, this publication provides a valuable and scholarly resource that adds to the existing literature on Roman coins and the history of the Roman Empire.

All the coins included in the catalogue are well photographed, allowing readers to examine their appearance, minting and symbolism in detail. The photographic material is invaluable for anyone wishing to learn about the visual characteristics of these coins and their detailed workmanship.

This publication is intended not only for specialists and academics, but also for the general public with an interest in history and numismatics. It is an ideal complement to other historical and archaeological studies and is guaranteed to appeal to anyone interested in Roman history and antiquities collecting.