학술논문

The 'Serres, 1966' Hoard: A Contribution to the Coinage of the Macedonian Koinon
Document Type
article
Source
Karanos, Vol 6 (2023)
Subject
Coin Hoards
Numismatics
Macedonian Koinon
Roman Macedonia
Ancient history
D51-90
Archaeology
CC1-960
Language
Greek
English
Spanish; Castilian
French
Italian
ISSN
2604-6199
2604-3521
Abstract
Studies on the institutions of the Macedonian Koinon have expanded considerably in recent years since excavations in the region of Macedonia revealed a significant amount of numismatic and epigraphic evidence. Even though literary sources concerning the foundation and the existence of the Koinon are obscure, numismatic testimonies contributed to the institution and its role within the Macedonian territory under the Roman rule. In the current article, the “Serres, 1966” hoard is examined, which was found in 1966 and is today kept at the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum. Emphasis is given to the iconographic types and the legends, which provide valuable information regarding the institutional and cultural character of the Macedonian Koinon.