Coin Talk - Online
Coin Talk is a regular online talk hosted by the Money & Medals Network, presenting different element of numismatics from the basics to the more advanced. Each session will delve into a distinctive facet of numismatics, ranging from fundamental principles to advanced topics. Expect engaging talks lasting 30-40 minutes, with a dedicated Q&A session at the conclusion, allowing our audience to participate actively.
These talks are recorded, forming a valuable resource for MMN members keen on expanding their knowledge of various numismatic subjects.
Our next session is on 29/07/2026 at 12:30 BST. The theme for this session is 'Identifying Late Saxon pennies 978-1066' by Dr Wendy Scott (British Museum).
Our next session is on 28/10/2026 at 12:30 BST. The theme for this session is 'What can metal analysis tell us about coins?' by Dr George Green (Oxford).
What can scientific analysis reveal about the origins, production and history of coins? Is metal analysis always destructive? How much does it cost, and what can museums learn from the results?
Join Dr George Green for a Money & Medals Network Coin Talk exploring the science behind coins. Guided by questions submitted by the network, George will discuss analytical techniques including XRF, their practical applications in museum collections, and the possibilities and limitations of interpreting the results.
No scientific background needed — just an interest in coins and what they can tell us!
Dr George Green is a researcher specialising in Roman archaeology, archaeological science and numismatics. His research explores how scientific analysis of ancient coinage can shed light on the production, circulation and supply of precious metals in the ancient world.
His current research uses techniques including X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and negative muon X-ray emission spectroscopy to investigate the composition of gold coinages from Rome and neighbouring regions in Africa and Asia. Through this work, he aims to develop a better understanding of ancient gold supply networks and the connections between them.
George studied Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Oxford and completed postgraduate research through an AHRC-funded partnership between the Ashmolean Museum and the University of Warwick. He has held the Lavery-Shuffrey Fellowship in Roman Art and Archaeology at Lincoln College and a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship at the Ashmolean Museum. His awards include the Royal Numismatic Society's Parkes-Weber Prize and the Barclay Head Prize in Ancient Numismatics.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey into the world of coins and medals!
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*These talks are hosted on Microsoft Teams.