Origins of Money in the Iron Age Mediterranean World

This book reconstructs the origins and spread of precious metal money in the Iron Age eastern Mediterranean (1200-600 BCE).

List of contents

1. Rethinking the origins of money; 2. Outline of an approach to money; 3. A study of Iron Age precious metal hoards; 4. Money in the Iron Age Southern Levant; 5. Money in the Iron Age Aegean; 6. Conclusion; Appendix.

About the author

Elon D. Heymans is a scholar of the archaeology and history of both the Greek world and the Levant. His main focus lies on the social, political and historical context of early money use.

Summary

This book reconstructs the early history of money in the Mediterranean, adding an important chapter to our understanding of the ancient world. Integrating documentary and material sources from both the Levant and the Aegean, it explores how precious metal money emerged in the Iron Age Mediterranean.

Product details

• Authors: Elon D Heymans, Elon D. Heymans
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2021
• EAN: 9781108838580
• ISBN: 978-1-108-83858-0
• No. of pages: 348
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Europe, prehistory, HISTORY / Ancient / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Coins, Currency & Medals, Economic history, Archaeology, Ancient History, Archaeology by period / region, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Prehistoric archaeology, Collecting coins, banknotes, medals and other related items, Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)