Description
COINAGE, MORE THAN JUST MONEY
Book Summary
This guide offers an essential tour of the coin galleries at the National Archaeological Museum, the most important numismatic collection in Spain and one of the most prominent in Europe. The reader will discover how coinage transcends its economic function to become a key testimony of cultural heritage. Through its pages, the thematic journey of this faithful companion to humanity is explored, showing its historical evolution and its relevance as an object of study, art, and collective memory.
What is it about?
The work presents a general description of the contents exhibited in the galleries dedicated to coinage throughout time within the National Archaeological Museum. The museum's numismatic collection stands out for its volume, variety, and quality, offering the visitor a thematic journey around one of the objects most linked to human history. The text invites reflection on how coinage is more than just money, while money is much more than coins, revealing its role as an essential part of cultural heritage, both past and present.
Main Topics
- History of coinage and its evolution over time.
- Numismatics as a discipline of heritage study.
- The National Archaeological Museum collection: the most relevant in Spain.
- The cultural and symbolic value of coinage beyond its economic function.
- Coinage as a testament to social, political, and artistic history.
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for visitors to the National Archaeological Museum interested in learning in depth about the numismatic exhibition, as well as for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of history, archaeology, and numismatics. It is also of interest to any curious reader who wishes to understand the role of coinage as a reflection of cultural heritage.
What this book offers
- A clear and structured guide to understanding the National Archaeological Museum's coin exhibition.
- Historical and cultural context on one of the most important numismatic collections in Europe.
- A perspective that broadens the view of coinage as a heritage object and not just a means of payment.
- Accessible information to delve into numismatics without the need for prior knowledge.
- A useful resource to prepare for or enrich a visit to the museum.
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Exhibition and specific collection catalogs
- Collection: Art
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: December 2021
- Number of pages: 45
- Weight: 222 g
Editorial Review
This is an informative and rigorous guide that perfectly fulfills its function of accompanying the visitor in the discovery of one of the most relevant numismatic collections in Europe. Its approach, which transcends the merely economic to delve into the heritage value of coinage, makes it an enriching read for both the general public and specialists. Ideal for those seeking a clear and well-structured introduction to the world of numismatics from a cultural perspective.