Notes on the Classification of Coin Finds and their Reliability as a Primary Source (original) (raw)
2013, Ολοκότινον Μελέτες Βυζαντινής Νομισματικής και Σιγιλλογραφίας στη μνήμη του Πέτρου Πρωτονοταρίου Studies in Byzantine Numismatics and Sigillography in Memory of Petros Protonotarios
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This essay re-evaluates the reliability of coin finds as a primary source of information, particularly focusing on Byzantine coin hoards from 1204 to 1453. It categorizes coin finds into isolated finds, cumulative finds, and hoards, emphasizing their value in revealing trade routes, historical events, and the dynamics of coin production. The research aims to analyze hoarding patterns and their implications for Byzantine economic history.
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