02791nam 22005413 450 991074109640332120240328174401.01-80085-566-410.2307/j.ctv33b9q4s(CKB)4920000002082448(MiAaPQ)EBC30259778(Au-PeEL)EBL30259778(NjHacI)994920000002082448(EXLCZ)99492000000208244820230912d2023 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierTokens in Classical Athens and BeyondFirst edition.Liverpool :Liverpool University Press,2023.©2023.1 online resource (368 pages)Liverpool Studies in Ancient History Series.1-83764-389-X 1-80085-613-X I. Symbola in Perception and Practice -- II. New Finds, Embarking on Modern Interpretations -- III. Athenian Tokens in the Aftermath of the Classical Period -- IV. Comparative Studies.A selection of essays on symbola, as the tokens of Classical Athens were called, bringing together scholars of various disciplines and professional categories (numismatists, historians, museum curators) that intends to reshape our knowledge on the roles these objects played in the Athenian Democracy. This is a series of case studies which aspires to test old theories and probe new assumptions. The first section explores the extent to which our knowledge has evolved since symbola were first distinguished from coins. Four essays demonstrate how tokens, as material manifestations of particular institutions, contributed to the formation of civic and political identity in the city-state of Athens and the roles they played in ensuring legal and political equality. The second section of the volume on new finds aims to develop expertise in studying tokens and increase relevant knowledge. Finally, a third section contains comparative studies from Sicily, Jerusalem and Ephesos, aiming to adopt a comparative methodology for a better understanding of the characteristics and roles of tokens from across the ancient Mediterranean.Liverpool Studies in Ancient History SeriesAntiquitiesleadsymbolademecouncil five hundrednumismaticsclassical archaeologyAntiquities.737.309385Gkikaki Mairi1732192MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910741096403321Tokens in Classical Athens and Beyond4146121UNINA