Exchanging values: Coins, Magic, Relics and Reliquiaries

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Synopsis

This contribution explores the use of coins both as relics and as elements of reliquaries. The focus is medieval Europe, but comparisons are drawn with Buddhist, Islamic and Jewish practices spanning late antique to post-medieval times. It delights in acknowledging and developing the foundational contributions in this area by professor Lucia Travaini.

Published

January 21, 2025