ARCHAEOLOGY 302c - Ancient Numismatics

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Bowdoin College

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Spring 2008. JAMES HIGGINBOTHAM. Surveys Greek and Roman coinage by examining a series of problems ranging chronologically from the origins of coinage in the seventh century B.C. to the late Roman Empire. How do uses of coinage in Greek and Roman society differ from those of the modern era How does numismatic evidence inform us about ancient political and social, as well as economic, history One class each week is held in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, and course assignments are based on coins in the collection.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bowdoin.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 725-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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