The publication Myth and Coinage. Representations, Symbolisms and Interpretations from the Greek Mythology accompanied the same-titled modular exhibition held at the National Archaeological Museum and the Numismatic Museum in 2011. It showcases the relationship between Greek Mythology and ancient coinage, with photos of coins and selected works of art.
The publication is also available in paperback.
- Language:
- Edited by: Dimitra Tsangari
- Publisher: Alpha Bank, National Archaelogical Museum, Numismatic Museum
- Place: Athens
- Year published: 2011
- Dimensions: 30 x 23 cm
- Cover type: Hardcover
- Pages: 267
- ISBN: 978-960-93-2765-7
- English ISBN: 978-960-93-2789-3
What the publication includes
The publication Myth and Coinage. Representations, Symbolisms and Interpretations from the Greek Mythology is a dialogue between Greek mythology and ancient coinage, from the 7th century BCE.
The publication is divided into 2 parts. Each part focuses on a different aspect of the issue:
- Part A: “National Archaeological Museum. The Image of Myth”.
- Part B: “Numismatic Museum. Use of the Myth”.
The publication presents photos of 276 coins from the Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection, 206 coins, 22 medals and 15 banknotes from the collections of the Numismatic Museum, and 92 works from the collections of the National Archaeological Museum.
The introduction presents the genealogy tree of the mythical figures included in the exhibition.
1 exhibition, 2 museums
The publication accompanied the same-titled modular exhibition “Myth and Coinage. Representations, Symbolisms and Interpretations from the Greek Mythology”, hosted concurrently at the National Archaeological Museum and the Numismatic Museum in 2011.
It presented for the first time in 2 exhibition areas coins from the Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection and the Numismatic Museum, as well as selected works from the collections of the National Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery and the Bank of Greece.
