Session: #271

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Coins are a common occurrence in archaeological excavations and a key tool in dating. Thus, they are an aspect of material culture that deserves further study. Coins should be understood in the context in which they were found. These studies can take a variety of forms including new and innovative techniques that utilize technology that was not available to archaeologists in the past. The papers in this session may be based on studies centered around any location or period which meets the following criteria:
- Coin finds from archaeological digs.
- Scientific studies based on techniques such as chemical analysis and network theory based on current and legacy data.
- Economic studies that are centered around coins as evidence.
- The use of coins outside of monetary functions such as jewellery or burial.
- Critiques of numismatic theory with an emphasis on how the field of numismatics fits into our modern global world.
This session aims to break the stereotype of catalogues and type lists and show new and innovative ways of studying numismatic collections. From new types of coins being dug out of trenches to scientific studies being done on silver and copper to determine mining and minting practices. Our session will also show the work of people from all parts of the world and bridge the gap between a field that is too often associated with archaeologists from the distant past, and show the diversity of the people working in the field.

Session: #271

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