The Metallurgy of Bosporan Silver Coinage: Third Century Ad

by Mikhail G. Abramzon, Nv Koptseva, Yy Efimova

Within the historical background of the 3rd century AD, the study of Bosporan coin production is of especial interest. The turbulent events in the Roman empire and the northern Black Sea region called forth by pressure from nomadic peoples led to parallel progressive debasement of the antoninianus and Bosporan stater. This book explores the composition of Bosporan silver coinage of the 3rd century AD, re-examining traditional interpretations in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9042949309
• ISBN13: 9789042949300
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Peeters
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.