Numismatik: Eine Einfuhrung in Theorie und Praxis

Coins and medals are among the most extensive groups of historical sources for the premodern era. The images and inscriptions on them reflect numerous aspects of economic, constitutional, artistic and cultural history. With the help of numerous illustrations and vivid examples, Sebastian Steinbach provides an introduction to the working techniques and methods of numismatics against the background of the general history of money. Another focus is on the practical application of this knowledg...