Explore the coins that formed the backbone of the Roman world
Discover a comprehensive study of Roman colonial coinage, linking each issue to its city, era, and symbols. This edition gathers thousands of issues into a single, authoritative reference that illuminates how colonies outwardly displayed Rome’s reach.
This scholarly volume presents a structured survey of Coloniarum Nummorum, detailing how imperial money depicted cities, gods, rulers, and public life. It combines historical context with careful description of types, inscriptions, and imagery, helping readers understand coins as windows into ancient urban networks. Rich in notes and cross-references, the work targets collectors, historians, and students who want to connect numismatic evidence with Roman provincial history.A broad catalog of Roman colonial coins by city and eraExplanations of symbols, deities, and emblematic imagery on the coinsObservations on inscriptions, provinces, and municipal rightsContextual notes tying numismatic finds to Roman imperial history Ideal for readers who value precise detail and historical context in Roman numismatics, epigraphy, and urban history. This edition is a valuable reference for researchers, collectors, and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of how coins recorded the reach of Rome across colonies and cities.