Ancient Numismatics Ma
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding in the history and archaeology of ancient coinages, with a focus on the Greek and Roman worlds.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: Students will acquire a methodological background useful for approaching contextual numismatic studies; they will be aware of theoretical and practical information that will allow them to offer a correct technical analysis and critical evaluation of ancient coins and ancient coinages. Secondly, they will also learn the Italian and European laws about the management of coins as an archaeological item.
Skills: Students will learn managing ancient coins, using them as an instrument to reconstruct ancient economies and past societies. They will also learn how to investigate coins in archaeological contexts e their association with other materials. They will also gain experience in cataloguing coins according to ministerial forms.
Skills: Students will learn managing ancient coins, using them as an instrument to reconstruct ancient economies and past societies. They will also learn how to investigate coins in archaeological contexts e their association with other materials. They will also gain experience in cataloguing coins according to ministerial forms.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/2022 will be provided over the coming months, based on evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
The following topics are presented and discussed:
Part A (20 hours; 3 cfu): The birth of coinage
Part B (20 hours; 3 cfu): The tale of time
Part C (20 hours; 3 cfu): Money in Archaeological Excavation
During the first part of the course (20 hours), the principles and fundamentals of the discipline will prepare the student to approach the problem of the birth of coinage in ancient, medieval and modern thought.
The second part of the course (20 hours), as part of an experimental and integrate teaching method, will be held in conjunction with the Course of Classical Mythology (Pr. Silvia Romani) and the course in Latin Literature-MA (Pr. Chiara Torre): topics as Representation and Narrative of the Time of Gods, Human Beings and Nature will be addressed according different perspectives - from the world of Latin literature to that of religion and rite, to that of figurative representation and numismatics - in order to highlight and analyse the complexity of the ancient treatment of the subject.
In the third part (20 hours) the problems related to the discovery of coins during archaeological excavations will be analysed: the coin will be seen in its original place of discovery, highlighting the relationship with other materials and the potential (as well as the limits) of the contextual archaeology.
Students will have to follow the first two parts to obtain 6 cfu (A+B), three parts (A+B+C) for 9 cfu. It is not possible to obtain only 3 cfu by following only one teaching unit.
Attendance at the course, although optional, remains strongly recommended.
Part A (20 hours; 3 cfu): The birth of coinage
Part B (20 hours; 3 cfu): The tale of time
Part C (20 hours; 3 cfu): Money in Archaeological Excavation
During the first part of the course (20 hours), the principles and fundamentals of the discipline will prepare the student to approach the problem of the birth of coinage in ancient, medieval and modern thought.
The second part of the course (20 hours), as part of an experimental and integrate teaching method, will be held in conjunction with the Course of Classical Mythology (Pr. Silvia Romani) and the course in Latin Literature-MA (Pr. Chiara Torre): topics as Representation and Narrative of the Time of Gods, Human Beings and Nature will be addressed according different perspectives - from the world of Latin literature to that of religion and rite, to that of figurative representation and numismatics - in order to highlight and analyse the complexity of the ancient treatment of the subject.
In the third part (20 hours) the problems related to the discovery of coins during archaeological excavations will be analysed: the coin will be seen in its original place of discovery, highlighting the relationship with other materials and the potential (as well as the limits) of the contextual archaeology.
Students will have to follow the first two parts to obtain 6 cfu (A+B), three parts (A+B+C) for 9 cfu. It is not possible to obtain only 3 cfu by following only one teaching unit.
Attendance at the course, although optional, remains strongly recommended.
Prerequisites for admission
Detailed knowledge of Greek and Roman History.
Teaching methods
Lectures of Ancient Numismatics for Master students are offered, during the first part (20 h), according to the traditional method of frontal teaching.
In the second part (20 h), the course of Numismatics will be held in conjunction with the course of Classical Mythology (Pr. Silvia Romani) and Latin Literature MA (Pr. Chiara Torre) in order to enrich the educational offer through an innovative teaching method. The figurative representation on ancient coins will be analysed referring to texts and myths.
During the third part (20 h), within the frontal teaching, students will present short reports analysing specific case-studies.
Lectures will be given by professors also from other universities in order to offer different approaches to the world of ancient coinages. Papers, lessons and lectures held by the chairs of Classical Mythology and Latin Literature, as well as by students, will offer a comprehensive training in numismatics. With this approach, students will achieve methodological and archaeological skills in contextual numismatics, as well as a theoretical and practical expertise to analyse the coins.
In the second part (20 h), the course of Numismatics will be held in conjunction with the course of Classical Mythology (Pr. Silvia Romani) and Latin Literature MA (Pr. Chiara Torre) in order to enrich the educational offer through an innovative teaching method. The figurative representation on ancient coins will be analysed referring to texts and myths.
During the third part (20 h), within the frontal teaching, students will present short reports analysing specific case-studies.
Lectures will be given by professors also from other universities in order to offer different approaches to the world of ancient coinages. Papers, lessons and lectures held by the chairs of Classical Mythology and Latin Literature, as well as by students, will offer a comprehensive training in numismatics. With this approach, students will achieve methodological and archaeological skills in contextual numismatics, as well as a theoretical and practical expertise to analyse the coins.
Teaching Resources
A. Attending Students
Students who intend to take the 6-credit exam (A+B = 40 hours) should prepare, in addition to the lecture notes and the materials discussed during the course, texts 1 and 2; students who intend to take the 9-credit exam (A+B+C = 60 hours) should prepare the lecture notes, all the materials provided during the course and texts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
1) W.E. Metcalf (ed. by), The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2011 [chapters 2-10]
2) A. Savio, Monete Romane, Jouvence, Roma 2002 [or other editions]
3) Ph. Grierson, Introduzione alla numismatica, Jouvence, Milano 2015, pp. 184-206
4) A. Rovelli, s.v. Numismatica, archeologia e, in R. Francovich, D. Manacorda, Dizionario di archeologia. Temi, concetti e metodi, Roma, Laterza 2000, pp. 206-210
B. Non-attending Students
Non-attending students who intend to take the 6 ECTS exam will have to prepare texts 5, 6 and 7; students who intend to take the 9 ECTS exam will have to prepare texts 5, 6, 7 and 8.
5) W.E. Metcalf (ed. by), The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2011 [chapters 2-10].
6) A. Savio, Monete Romane, Jouvence, Roma 2002 [or other editions].
7) F. Barello, Archeologia della moneta. Produzione e utilizzo nell'antichità, Roma 2006 [or other editions]
8) N. Parise, La nascita della moneta. Segni premonetari e forme arcaiche dello scambio, Roma 2000
Warning
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the course lecturer in good time. Examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in accordance with the relevant Office.
Students who intend to take the 6-credit exam (A+B = 40 hours) should prepare, in addition to the lecture notes and the materials discussed during the course, texts 1 and 2; students who intend to take the 9-credit exam (A+B+C = 60 hours) should prepare the lecture notes, all the materials provided during the course and texts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
1) W.E. Metcalf (ed. by), The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2011 [chapters 2-10]
2) A. Savio, Monete Romane, Jouvence, Roma 2002 [or other editions]
3) Ph. Grierson, Introduzione alla numismatica, Jouvence, Milano 2015, pp. 184-206
4) A. Rovelli, s.v. Numismatica, archeologia e, in R. Francovich, D. Manacorda, Dizionario di archeologia. Temi, concetti e metodi, Roma, Laterza 2000, pp. 206-210
B. Non-attending Students
Non-attending students who intend to take the 6 ECTS exam will have to prepare texts 5, 6 and 7; students who intend to take the 9 ECTS exam will have to prepare texts 5, 6, 7 and 8.
5) W.E. Metcalf (ed. by), The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2011 [chapters 2-10].
6) A. Savio, Monete Romane, Jouvence, Roma 2002 [or other editions].
7) F. Barello, Archeologia della moneta. Produzione e utilizzo nell'antichità, Roma 2006 [or other editions]
8) N. Parise, La nascita della moneta. Segni premonetari e forme arcaiche dello scambio, Roma 2000
Warning
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the course lecturer in good time. Examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in accordance with the relevant Office.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Ancient Numismatics encompasses an oral exam that will focus on the topics dealt with during the course and/or texts provided in the bibliography. During the interview, students must prove that they have learned the fundamentals of the discipline and demonstrate that they have reached a detailed knowledge of ancient monetary dynamics. Students must also contextualise ancient coinages within their socio-economic and historical framework. During the examination students must also recognise and describe an ancient coin: this will be done using the materials presented during the course or on the basis of the photographic materials included in the texts recommended for preparation. Assessment will be based on the following criteria: ability to present the acquired knowledge in a critical and not passive view; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of exposure and competence in the use of technical vocabulary.
The evaluation of the oral interview is expressed in 30/30.
The evaluation of the oral interview is expressed in 30/30.
Unita' didattica A
L-ANT/04 - NUMISMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ANT/04 - NUMISMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ANT/04 - NUMISMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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