Table 2 Schematic and simplified representation of the different concepts in the study of ancient (Roman) coins (without taking into account the iconographic and philological approach)
From: Contextual numismatics: a post-processual approach illustrated by application to Roman coins
| Â | Ancient history | Archaeology | |
|---|---|---|---|
Source | collection coins | coin finds | coin finds |
Focus | written source | archaeological feature | archaeological feature |
Method | macro-historical | macro-historical | micro-historical |
Approach | monetary history | coin finds | contextual numismatics |