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CLST 480S: Roman Coinage

Introduction to Roman coins research

 Use this guide to find your way in the fascinating world of Roman coinage, whether for research or pleasure. There are any number of sources collected here, from glossaries and interviews, to indices and secondary literature. You can view digital coin collections across the globe in museums, universities and other institutions.  The image databases and core reference sources provide context for the coins you find most interesting.   Many of these sources are integrated with one another, so that the digital atlas of the ancient world, Pleiades, also links to Pelagios which lists archaeological artifacts; or Arachne, the objects database by the Deutsches Archaeologisches Institut links to books and journal articles as well as maps.