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British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation?

Af: Tim Wright Engelsk Hardback

British Celtic Coins: Art or Imitation?

Af: Tim Wright Engelsk Hardback
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The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma. Our perceptions are shaped by two narratives, that of contemporary Roman colonists and more recent Celtic nationalists, who vilify and glorify them in equal measure. The more we learn, the less we know with certainty: should they be described as ‘Celtic peoples’, were they organised into the ‘tribes’ that later formed Roman administrative districts (civitas) and, beyond a few famous names like Cunobelinus (Shakespeare’s Cymbeline), were they led by ‘kings’ or ‘chieftains’?The coins from this period are no less controversial. Britain was a late adopter of coinage, initially importing coins from the Gallo-Belgic continent and then copying their Macedonian-inspired prototypes. Britain also produced them for longer than the continent, latterly incorporating themes and imagery from Rome. These bookends of external influence have led some to dismiss the coins of pre-Roman Britain (and indeed ‘Celtic’ coins generally) as inferior. The most compelling counter to this is the coins themselves, explored through the theme of Art or Imitation? What we find is extraordinary variety and originality, that makes a powerful case for their collection and study.
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The peoples of pre-Roman Britain remain an enigma. Our perceptions are shaped by two narratives, that of contemporary Roman colonists and more recent Celtic nationalists, who vilify and glorify them in equal measure. The more we learn, the less we know with certainty: should they be described as ‘Celtic peoples’, were they organised into the ‘tribes’ that later formed Roman administrative districts (civitas) and, beyond a few famous names like Cunobelinus (Shakespeare’s Cymbeline), were they led by ‘kings’ or ‘chieftains’?The coins from this period are no less controversial. Britain was a late adopter of coinage, initially importing coins from the Gallo-Belgic continent and then copying their Macedonian-inspired prototypes. Britain also produced them for longer than the continent, latterly incorporating themes and imagery from Rome. These bookends of external influence have led some to dismiss the coins of pre-Roman Britain (and indeed ‘Celtic’ coins generally) as inferior. The most compelling counter to this is the coins themselves, explored through the theme of Art or Imitation? What we find is extraordinary variety and originality, that makes a powerful case for their collection and study.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 144
ISBN-13: 9781912667987
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1912667983
Kategori: Numismatik: mønter, sedler og medaljer
Udg. Dato: 31 okt 2023
Længde: 17mm
Bredde: 217mm
Højde: 156mm
Forlag: Spink & Son Ltd
Oplagsdato: 31 okt 2023
Forfatter(e): Tim Wright
Forfatter(e) Tim Wright

Kategori Numismatik: mønter, sedler og medaljer

ISBN-13 9781912667987

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 144

Udgave

Længde 17mm

Bredde 217mm

Højde 156mm

Udg. Dato 31 okt 2023

Oplagsdato 31 okt 2023

Forlag Spink & Son Ltd

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