CONGRESS CANCELED Trust, Authenticity, and Imitation in Trade Coinages

Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

Description

Monetary systems used for international trade require predictability and trust, and this was as true for medieval coinage as it is today. Imitations, debasements, and counterfeits could raise questions about the value and validity of coins. The papers in this session explore topics relating to these issues.

--David Yoon

 
May 9th, 10:00 AM

CONGRESS CANCELED Trust, Authenticity, and Imitation in Trade Coinages

Schneider 1125

Monetary systems used for international trade require predictability and trust, and this was as true for medieval coinage as it is today. Imitations, debasements, and counterfeits could raise questions about the value and validity of coins. The papers in this session explore topics relating to these issues.

--David Yoon