Roman Imperial Coinage Research Articles

Iconographic Trends in Roman Imperial Coinage in the Context of Societal Changes in the Second and Third Centuries CE: A Small-Scale Test of the Affluence Hypothesis

Abstract This article presents a quantitative analysis of iconographic trends in the depiction of deities in the coinage of the Roman Empire throughout the second and third centuries CE to explore temporal shifts in Roman imperial propaganda in the context of developments and pressures in affluence, prosperity, and political stability. Next to providing deeper insight into the topic of Roman imperial ideology, the article’s main objective is to test the validity of the so-called affluence hypothesis from the debate on cultural evolution. The hypothesis predicts that an increase in affluence and prosperity leads to the emergence of moralizing themes in religion. Based on the comparison of the iconographic trends in Roman coinage, as represented by the Online Coins of the Roman Empire project portal of coin types, with changes in affluence and prosperity indicators for the period of the second and third centuries CE, the results suggest that in times of political stability and prosperity, Roman Empire emphasized moralizing deities on coins more often than in times of crisis. In contrast, martial deities and those oriented on dominating power were promoted on coins more frequently in turbulent times. In this small-scale case study, the results support the arguments of the affluence hypothesis.

Significance of the Egyptian Crocodile on the Roman Imperial Coinage

No other creature in ancient Egypt was perhaps as feared, revered and frequently depicted as the crocodile. It was one of the first animals to be early portrayed. It also appeared in ancient texts from the Old Kingdom onwards to symbolize the conflict between good and evil. It was mainly worshipped as Sobek, regarded as both a protector and a demon. This is because there were two types of crocodiles, represented in arts, both lived in Egypt. The Crocodylus Suchus and Crocodylus Niloticus. One of them was considered totally sacred, yet the other one was hated and even eaten by others. The Ptolemaic kings paid great attention to the crocodile cult, for the Romans it was the regular symbol of Egypt and its fertile Nile, especially on coins. This study analyzes some selected coins to assess the various representations of the Egyptian crocodile on coins produced during the Roman Imperial. The findings of the research analysis will highlight the significance of the crocodile as a subject sometimes appeared in the field of numismatic studies, to make it possible to answer some questions concerning interpretations and issues related to its various representations on the Roman coinage.

Some Remarks about the Roman Imperial Coinage from 117 to 138 AD

Some Remarks about the Roman Imperial Coinage from 117 to 138 AD

An Explanation for the Addition of the Aureus to the Roman Imperial Coinage System

An Explanation for the Addition of the Aureus to the Roman Imperial Coinage System

An Explanation for the Addition of the Aureus to the Roman Imperial Coinage System

An Explanation for the Addition of the Aureus to the Roman Imperial Coinage System

NUMISMATIC FINDS FROM THE SITE OF BANJAČE

The paper discusses numismatic finds from the site of Banjace, a total of 63 pieces of Roman imperial coinage found in rescue excavations conducted in 2005 at Dugopolje near Split. Only one piece is different from the rest because of its state of preservation and qual- ity. It is a Roman imperial coin dated to the 2/2 of the 2nd century AD. The other coins are dated to the 4th and 5th centuries AD and attests to the existence of a Roman settlement at Banjace throughout the entire 5th century.

Counting Kings (Revelation 17:10): A novel approach from Roman imperial coinage

The identity of the seven kings in Revelation 17:9–10 has been a point of contention and confusion. The issue revolves around where to begin the count of Roman emperors who would correspond with the unnamed kings in Revelation. This article utilizes a special series of Roman imperial coins (called restoration coins) as evidence to identify the seven kings. The evidence suggests that the five kings “who have fallen” are the past emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius, Galba, and Vespasian. The “one who is” represents the current emperor Titus, and the other “who has not yet come” is the anticipated reign of Domitian.

Le macellum Magnum et les dupondii de Néron

A dupondius of Nero has recently been sold by Numismatica Ars Classica. The reverse of this coin depicts a building which is regarded by most of the numismatists as the macellum Magnum, the market inaugurated by Nero. The reverse legend, MACΕLLVS AVGVSTI, is completely new and is not registered in the second edition of the Roman Imperial Coinage. We can now be sure that this building is the macellum located on the Caelian Hill.

Book review: Kinship and Coins. Ancestors and Family on Roman Imperial Coinage under the Principate, written by Claes, L.

Book review: Kinship and Coins. Ancestors and Family on Roman Imperial Coinage under the Principate, written by Claes, L.

Chronology of Sabina’s coinage at the Roman mint

This paper presents an attempt to construct a chronology for Sabina’s coinage for the revision to the typology of the Roman Imperial Coinage for Hadrian (RIC II. 2). Sabina was omitted from the coinage during the first half of the reign, while imperial ladies such as Plotina and Matidia continued to be so honoured by Hadrian. The situation is completely reversed around the time of the emperor’s adoption of the title pater patriae in AD 128. A regular coinage in Sabina’s name in gold, silver and copper alloy then continues until the end of the reign. Thus for the years AD 128-138 we can trace the development of the empress coinage combining the evolving obverse legend, the changing reverse types and the progress of hairstyle fashion. Comparison to the hairstyles on dated provincial coinage helps to propose a series for the mint of Rome with relatively close dating.

Interpreting Revelation with Roman Coins: A Test Case, Revelation 6:9–11

The altar scene in Revelation 6:9–11 has been interpreted as a positive image of martyred saints being presence with God in heaven. This article, however, challenges this traditional assumption. Based on Roman imperial coinage, especially those coins with images of altars, it is likely that John portrayed the altar in his narrative as not representing the heavenly altar of God but the imperial altar of Rome. John takes well-known Roman images and challenges his readers to resist the temptation these altars represent as symbols of the false ideology espoused by Rome. He also illustrates how these altars, like the cross of Christ, may become the symbol for his readers' martyrdom. This article also suggests that architectural images of altars on Roman coins can provide a way to understand the strange position of the martyred ones who are “under the altar.”

The Empire Strikes Back: The Mark of the Beast in Revelation

The symbol for the “mark of the beast” originated within the numismatic environment of the first-century Roman world. Many of the images and symbols in the book of Revelation were also prominent motifs on Roman imperial and provincial coinage that served to distribute imperial theology and propaganda into every part of the Empire. The “mark,” itself, is implicitly linked with the imook operial economic system. In chaotic periods of revolution and civil war, one of the most visible and widespread ways that aspirants to demonstrate authority and gain support for being the next emperor of Rome was by circulating countermarked coins. The historical referents for the “mark” were special countermarks, perhaps the Capricorn associated in Roman imperial ideology with Emperor Augustus, stamped on Roman imperial coins, especially those circulated in Asia. John may have seized upon the visually prominent countermarked Roman coinage as the mark of the beast in order to advocate a radical rejection of this mark along with the entire economic system it represented.

Numizmatički nalazi iz dijela antičkog kompleksa u Caskoj - katastarska čestica 1941/24

Autor članka obrađuje numizmatičku građu koja je otkrivena 2005. i 2006. godine u Caskoj, i to na parceli 1941/24. Od 13 moneta dvije pripadaju Rimskoj republici. Vremenski slijede Augustov as. Nađena je i jedna njegova imitacija. Dvije su kovanice iz početka druge polovice 3. st. Svi ostali novčići pripadaju razdoblju vladavine cara Konstantina Velikoga i njegovih sinova.

PLINY, ANTIQUARIANISM, AND ROMAN IMPERIAL COINAGE

Journal Article PLINY, ANTIQUARIANISM, AND ROMAN IMPERIAL COINAGE Get access JONATHAN WILLIAMS JONATHAN WILLIAMS Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies, Volume 50, Issue Supplement_100, December 2007, Pages 171–182, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2041-5370.2007.tb02470.x Published: 20 January 2014

Some rare and unpublished roman coins of the London Mint in the Paris collection

Summary. - The Cabinet des Médailles contains an important collection of Roman coins of the London mint from the Tetrarchic and early Constantinian periods. Twenty- nine of them are here described and illustrated, including many rare and unpublished varieties. № 5 is the only known London coin of Diocletian with a full consular portrait. Other Tetrarchic coins have unusual obverse inscriptions, some of which reveal apparent errors in Roman Imperial Coinage. Among the Constantinian coins are several with rare combinations of bust and inscription. With regard to n° 19, on which Sol is shown in a quadriga on the reverse, the suggestion is made that this type relates to Constantine's fourth consulship in 315.

Striking New Images: Roman Imperial Coinage and the New Testament World

The eight chapters of this volume explore the contribution that numismatic studies can make to a serious investigation of the New Testament and its world. The first two chapters focus on themes connected with the reign of the Julio-Claudian emperors, the next three on aspects of Pauline letters that may be illuminated by specific issues of Roman coinage, and the final three concentrate on coinage minted during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

Book Review: Striking New Images: Roman Imperial Coinage and the New Testament World

Book Review: Striking New Images: Roman Imperial Coinage and the New Testament World

Review article of: J. P. C. Kent, The Roman Imperial Coinage. Volume X: The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts AD 395–491, London 1994.

Review article of: J. P. C. Kent, The Roman Imperial Coinage. Volume X: The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts AD 395–491, London 1994.

The Roman Imperial Coinage X: The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts A. D. 395-491. By J. P. C. Kent.

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Chemical and Discriminant Analyses of Augustan Asses

Sixty-nine Augustan asses from 16 BC to 12 AD were analysed by X-ray fluorescence for the elements, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Ag, Sn, Sb and Pb. The compositions varied significantly year by year. The earliest coins contained relatively high concentrations of Sb, Ag and Ni, whereas the last of these coins had very low antimony and silver contents. Discriminant analyses based on the chemical compositions enabled probable chronologies of most of the issues to be deduced. The chronology proposed in Roman Imperial Coinage was confirmed.