1. Seminar Overview ANS Graduate Seminar in Numismatics Rick Witschonke 6/7/11

2. Structure of the Seminar 1.Lectures - Numismatic Tools - Coinage Overviews - Special Topics 2.Research Paper - Topic Selection & Presentation (6/17/11) - Research/Composition - Annotated Bibliography & Presentation (7/1/11) - Working Paper Presentation (7/27-28/11) - Paper Completion & Submission (12/31/11)

3. Numismatic Tools A set of analytical techniques, most specific to numismatics, which facilitate the study of coins. Mainly objective, leading to solid, verifiable conclusions. Developed and refined over 150 years. Universally employed by numismatic scholars. Understanding of techniques and their limitations essential in evaluating numismatic research.

4. Numismatic Tools: Coin Description and Stylistic Analysis Coin Description Metal, Diameter, Weight, Method of Production Types, Legends Stylistic Analysis Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic Fine, Degraded, Barbarous Lecture: Meadows, next lecture

5. Numismatic Tools: Die Studies Many series of coins struck from hand-engraved dies (all ancient and most medieval). Usually, coins struck from same die can be identified. Counting number of dies used to produce a series can help in estimating size of the issue. Observing patterns of obverse and reverse die linkages can reconstruct relative chronology in some cases. Lecture: Witschonke, tomorrow

6. Numismatic Tools: Hoard Studies Hoards (groups of coins deposited at one time) provide a snapshot of coins in circulation at time of deposit. Can be important in determining which coins circulated together, and relative dates of different issues. A series of hoards, each adding a few new types, can be used to build relative chronology of a series. Lecture: Witschonke, Friday

7. Numismatic Tools: Metrology and Quantification Where denominations are lacking, coin weights can help to determine denomination and standard. Since weight standards tend to decline over time, weights can help determine relative chronology. Quantification of the relative or absolute size of an issue can shed light on economic significance. Lecture: Meadows, Wednesday

8. Numismatic Tools: Metallurgical Analysis The value of most ancient and medieval precious metal coins depended on the weight and purity of metal they contained. Coins were often debased over time, so purity (and weight) help determine relative chronology. Metallurgical analysis can also shed light on source of bullion and authenticity. Lecture: Keyser, June 29.

9. Numismatic Tools: Written Sources Contemporary literary sources Inscriptions Modern scholarship, especially numismatic ANS Library is an excellent resource; also have access to Columbia and NYU libraries Seminar bibliographies a good starting place

10. Coinage Overviews Archaic and Classical Greek: Meadows, Thursday Hellenistic Greek: Meadows, Friday Roman Republican: Witschonke, 6/13 Roman Imperial: Wigg-Wolf, 6/13 Roman Provincial: Yarrow, 6/13 Byzantine: Bransbourg, 6/14

11. Coinage Overviews (cont.) Celtic: Wigg-Wolf, 6/14 Islamic: Bates, 6/15 Indian: Donovan, 6/15 Medieval: Hoge, 6/20 Chinese: Withington, 6/20 Modern and American Coinage: Hoge, 6/22

12. Special Topic Lectures Publishing Excavation Coins: Evans, this afternoon Carthaginian Coinage: Visona, Wednesday Numismatic Databases: Heath, 6/9 Why Coinage? Political and Economic Aspects: van Alfen, 6/9 Athenian Coinage: Sheedy, Thursday evening, 6/9

13. Special Topic Lectures (cont.) The Cistophoric Coinage: A Case Study: Witschonke, 6/16 Coin Photography: Roche, 6/16 Coins and Archeology: Wigg-Wolf, 6/20 Legal and Ethical Issues in Numismatics: Witschonke, 6/21 The Sestertii of Tiberius: Cox, 6/21

14. Special Topic Lectures (cont.) Coin Images in Juvenal: Elkins, 6/21 The PAS Database as a Research Tool: Pett 6/22 Judean Coinage: Hendin, 6/23 Selucid Coinage: Houghton, 6/23 Nominalism and Intrinsic Value in Roman Coinage: Bransbourg, 6/27 Countermarked Coins: Kleeberg, 6/27

15. Special Topic Lectures (cont.) Banknote Engraving: Tomasko, 6/27 Roman Monetary Stability: Butcher, 7/8 Style and Its Use in Determining Minting Sequence During the 3 rd and 2 nd c. BC: Marinescu, 7/12 Dead Emperors: Metcalf, 7/14 The Iconography of Christianity: Wigg-Wolf, 7/14

16. Other Seminar Activities: The Advisor Program Each Seminar student will be assigned an advisor by 6/9. This staff member will be the primary point of contact for advice on the Research Paper (but feel free to consult any Curator). Advisor is also contact point for scheduling Vault time. Scheduled meetings with advisors on Fridays, plus ad hoc meetings as needed.

17. Other Seminar Activities: Mystery Coin Exercise Each student given image of coin in ANS collection. Student has one week to find the actual coin, research it, and prepare brief report. Exercise repeated three times with different coins. Encourages students to become familiar with ANS vault, and basic research methods.

18. Other Seminar Activities Visit to Classical Numismatic Group: 7/7, all day Optional, but recommended for students working on die studies (ANS photofile located at CNG). New York Numismatic Club meeting: 7/14, 6pm Dinner meeting and Wigg-Wolf lecture; chance to meet coin collectors.