Geschichte am Mittag Römische Münzen

Roman coins from Ingelheim – Three imperial portraits compared
Short lecture

The numismatic collection of the Ingelheim Museum comprises around 350 coins, about a third of which were minted during the Roman Empire. Some are individual finds, for example from graves, or possibly hoards. The Roman coins from Ingelheim were gradually completed through targeted purchases by the Ingelheim Historical Society.
Coins were much more than mere means of payment in the Roman Empire. They served to represent the reigning emperors and their family members, as well as to spread (written) messages. Their reverse sides, which form a thematic unity with the images on the obverse, often refer to military successes, worship of the gods, or construction projects. While this pattern of coin minting remained formulaic and constant over centuries, details such as wreaths, crowns, and diadems varied, and the repertoire of depictions became increasingly diverse. In her short lecture, museum employee Florine Jäger uses three examples from Ingelheim to address questions of iconography and the significance of imperial coins and ventures a comparison with Charlemagne's solidus.

Lecture: Florine Jäger M.A., Museum at the Imperial Palace
Registration by telephone until March 17, 2026 at the museum / limited number of participants
Admission: €4.00 (includes 1 cup of coffee and 1 sweet surprise)