Money is not just a convenient means of exchange, it is also a form of communication. The symbols and legends used on coins form a specialized language of their own-a language that is still used today. In this video and power point presentation you will see and learn: * examples of ancient Greek coinage * why money was so important to early rulers * how the images and lettering were early recognized for their propaganda value * why early images evolved from deities to ruler's portraits * the reasons why Rome revised its monetary system during the protracted Punic Wars * realism of Roman portraiture * changes in coinage after the fall of Rome * Byzantine coinage and the incorporation of religious portraits and motifs * embellishment to English coinage of the 1300's * issues of the Renaissance * beginnings of modern coinage in the 1400's * European city view coins,, French coins of the Revolution, and the first American coins Speaker(s): Douglas Mudd.
Joseph E. Boling An autobiographical monologue about a collector's life filled with organizational and avocational interests-an intersection of theater and numismatics. In this entertaining presentation you will hear and see: * the genesis of the story topic * Joe's story of his life in the military * his involvement in theater * his worldly travels including Morocco and Japan * examples of his lifelong collecting * the results of 28 years in the military, marriage, and children * what causes a collector to evolve to different areas * his lifestyle including sleeping, eating, drinking, volunteering and collecting Speaker(s): Joseph E. Boling.
