PLEASE NOTE A NEW LOCATION AND START TIME FOR THIS LECTURE,
DETAILED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Date: January 18, 2019
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: This meeting is free to all.
Description:
Coinage of the Ptolemaic Kingdom
The advent of coinage had little influence on ancient Egypt before Ptolemaic times. The Ptolemaic dynasty introduced coinage to Egypt, which was in use during the last dynasty of Egypt and, briefly, during the Roman rule. For most of its history, the kingdom vigorously enforced a policy of a single currency, confiscating foreign coins found on its territory and forcing its dominions to adopt Ptolemaic coinage. After Egypt was annexed into the Roman Empire and the Ptolemaic dynasty ceased to exist, its currency remained in circulation until the time of Emperor Nero.
Coins from the University of Calgary’s Nickle Numismatic Collection will be available for viewing.
About the speaker:
Marina Fischer is Collection Specialist for Numismatics at Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary. She holds an M.A. in Ancient History with specialization in Art History from the University of Calgary, and her research focuses on ancient Greek and Roman coinage. Marina is also Instructor with Continuing Education, and is a recipient of 2018 University of Calgary Teaching Award.
NEW START TIME:
January 18, 2019 – 7 PM sharp
NEW LOCATION:
Gallery Hall in the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL), University of Calgary
