{"product_id":"9788481817751","title":"CURRENCY, MORE THAN JUST MONEY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCOINAGE, MORE THAN JUST MONEY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of coinage and its evolution over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumismatics as a discipline of heritage study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe National Archaeological Museum collection: the most relevant in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and symbolic value of coinage beyond its economic function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoinage as a testament to social, political, and artistic history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and structured guide to understanding the National Archaeological Museum's coin exhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural context on one of the most important numismatic collections in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that broadens the view of coinage as a heritage object and not just a means of payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible information to delve into numismatics without the need for prior knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA useful resource to prepare for or enrich a visit to the museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Exhibition and specific collection catalogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 222 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE CULTURA Y DEPORTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405048832347,"sku":"9788481817751","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181775.jpg?v=1781822010","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481817751","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}