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<p>[QUOTE="Gavin Richardson, post: 3198186, member: 83956"]So I'm teaching a Classics course this semester. Here's the reading list:</p><p><br /></p><p>Apuleius. <i>The Golden Ass</i>. Trans. P. G. Walsh. Oxford: Oxford UP,</p><p>Augustine. <i>Confessions</i>. Trans. F. J. Sheed. 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Hackett, 1993.</p><p>Ogilvie, R. M. <i>The Romans and their Gods</i>. New York: W. W. Norton, 1970.</p><p>Virgil. <i>The Aeneid</i>. Trans. Robert Fitzgerald. New York: Vintage, 1990.</p><p>Ovid, and Charles Martin. <i>Metamorphoses</i>. W.W. Norton, 2005.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'll probably sprinkle in some Julian II "Advice to Priests" and some Eusebius on Constantine. A real treat will be our own [USER=10613]@Victor_Clark[/USER] coming to visit us on November 5 to talk about the coinage of Constantine.</p><p><br /></p><p>As part of the course, the students will also have to ID a Roman coin, which they get to keep. The coins are in low grade but should be identifiable; [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER]'s pick bin was helpful in getting some interesting coins for $5 or so.</p><p><br /></p><p>Below is the assignment and the coins. Any reflections on the assignment or thoughts about how to improve it for future courses are welcome.</p><p><br /></p><p>--------------------</p><p>English 430</p><p>The Roman Coin Project</p><p>Dr. Richardson</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Length</b>:1 page single-spaced</p><p><b>Due</b>: Monday, Oct. 29</p><p><b>Grade</b>: 8% of course grade</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Assignment</b>: You have been given a genuine fourth-century late imperial Roman coin. You job is to attribute the coin and write a few discussion paragraphs placing the coin in its cultural and historical context. You will offer a 5-10 minute PPT presentation or Prezi on your coin the week of October 29. The coin is yours to keep.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Attribution:</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Emperor, obverse and reverse legends in Latin with English translation, basic descriptions, year(s) struck, mint and officina (if legible), diameter in mm, weight in grams, and obverse/reverse orientation. I will bring in a scale and calipers sometime in the next few weeks. See the text box to the right for an identification format. RIC (Roman Imperial Coinage) volume and number. RIC volumes are in the library.</p><p><br /></p><p>Your first attribution stop: <a href="http://coins2.calkinsc.com/old_site/rcrc/rcrc.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins2.calkinsc.com/old_site/rcrc/rcrc.html" rel="nofollow">http://coins2.calkinsc.com/old_site/rcrc/rcrc.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>This site also walks you through the basic steps of attribution and gives you some helpful online tools: <a href="http://www.romancoin.info/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.romancoin.info/" rel="nofollow">http://www.romancoin.info/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>To learn how to use RIC, read this tutorial and come see me with questions. <a href="https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/idric.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/idric.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/idric.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Start by trying to transcribe the obverse legend on the coin. After making a couple of good faith efforts, see me if you’re still having trouble. When you think you have the emperor, or a few candidates, consult this website and try to find a match for your coin. Be sure to click for thumbnail images. If you find a close match, most of the info will fall into place. I can help determine if you’re on the right track: <a href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html#C" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html#C" rel="nofollow">http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html#C</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Discussion</b>:</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a paragraph discussing your emperor and his times.</p><p><br /></p><p>Write a paragraph discussing your coin’s legends and iconography. What is this coin trying to say? What is its “narrative”? What connections to our course texts do you perceive?</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Recommended Websites:</b></p><p><br /></p><p>A good site for educational resources, from rank beginners on up: <a href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://augustuscoins.com/ed/" rel="nofollow">http://augustuscoins.com/ed/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Guides to abbreviations found on Roman coins: <a href="http://www.davidrsear.com/academy/roman_legends.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.davidrsear.com/academy/roman_legends.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidrsear.com/academy/roman_legends.html</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Doug Smith’s excellent coin pages: <a href="https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/" rel="nofollow">https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Searchable site of reliable classical numismatic vendors that may help in finding coins similar to yours: <a href="http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/" rel="nofollow">http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>A searchable ancient coins discussion board: <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/forums/ancients/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/forums/ancients/">https://www.cointalk.com/forums/ancients/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Site for the coins of Constantine: <a href="http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com</a> This site is owned by Victor Clark, who will be lecturing on the coins of Constantine at 3:30-4:30; Grant Center Salon 2 on Monday, November 5. Attendance is required.</p><p><br /></p><p>Evaluation Rubric</p><p><br /></p><p><b>ALL SECTIONS WORTH 20 POINTS</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse & Reverse ID; paragraph discussing your emperor and his times. 20</p><p>Paragraph discussing your coin’s legends and iconography. What is this coin trying to say? What is its “narrative”? 20</p><p>What connections to our course texts do you perceive? 20</p><p>Oral Presentation 20</p><p>Grammar & Style of Written Presentation 20</p><p><br /></p><p><b>TOTAL 100</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>COMMENTS:</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]827179[/ATTACH] </b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Gavin Richardson, post: 3198186, member: 83956"]So I'm teaching a Classics course this semester. Here's the reading list: Apuleius. [I]The Golden Ass[/I]. Trans. P. G. Walsh. Oxford: Oxford UP, Augustine. [I]Confessions[/I]. Trans. F. J. Sheed. 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Hackett, 1993. Ogilvie, R. M. [I]The Romans and their Gods[/I]. New York: W. W. Norton, 1970. Virgil. [I]The Aeneid[/I]. Trans. Robert Fitzgerald. New York: Vintage, 1990. Ovid, and Charles Martin. [I]Metamorphoses[/I]. W.W. Norton, 2005. I'll probably sprinkle in some Julian II "Advice to Priests" and some Eusebius on Constantine. A real treat will be our own [USER=10613]@Victor_Clark[/USER] coming to visit us on November 5 to talk about the coinage of Constantine. As part of the course, the students will also have to ID a Roman coin, which they get to keep. The coins are in low grade but should be identifiable; [USER=44316]@Valentinian[/USER]'s pick bin was helpful in getting some interesting coins for $5 or so. Below is the assignment and the coins. Any reflections on the assignment or thoughts about how to improve it for future courses are welcome. -------------------- English 430 The Roman Coin Project Dr. Richardson [B]Length[/B]:1 page single-spaced [B]Due[/B]: Monday, Oct. 29 [B]Grade[/B]: 8% of course grade [B]Assignment[/B]: You have been given a genuine fourth-century late imperial Roman coin. You job is to attribute the coin and write a few discussion paragraphs placing the coin in its cultural and historical context. You will offer a 5-10 minute PPT presentation or Prezi on your coin the week of October 29. The coin is yours to keep. [B]Attribution:[/B] Emperor, obverse and reverse legends in Latin with English translation, basic descriptions, year(s) struck, mint and officina (if legible), diameter in mm, weight in grams, and obverse/reverse orientation. I will bring in a scale and calipers sometime in the next few weeks. See the text box to the right for an identification format. RIC (Roman Imperial Coinage) volume and number. RIC volumes are in the library. Your first attribution stop: [url]http://coins2.calkinsc.com/old_site/rcrc/rcrc.html[/url] This site also walks you through the basic steps of attribution and gives you some helpful online tools: [url]http://www.romancoin.info/[/url] To learn how to use RIC, read this tutorial and come see me with questions. [url]https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/idric.html[/url] Start by trying to transcribe the obverse legend on the coin. After making a couple of good faith efforts, see me if you’re still having trouble. When you think you have the emperor, or a few candidates, consult this website and try to find a match for your coin. Be sure to click for thumbnail images. If you find a close match, most of the info will fall into place. I can help determine if you’re on the right track: [url]http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/i.html#C[/url] [B]Discussion[/B]: Write a paragraph discussing your emperor and his times. Write a paragraph discussing your coin’s legends and iconography. What is this coin trying to say? What is its “narrative”? What connections to our course texts do you perceive? [B]Recommended Websites:[/B] A good site for educational resources, from rank beginners on up: [url]http://augustuscoins.com/ed/[/url] Guides to abbreviations found on Roman coins: [url]http://www.davidrsear.com/academy/roman_legends.html[/url] Doug Smith’s excellent coin pages: [url]https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/[/url] Searchable site of reliable classical numismatic vendors that may help in finding coins similar to yours: [url]http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/[/url] A searchable ancient coins discussion board: [url]https://www.cointalk.com/forums/ancients/[/url] Site for the coins of Constantine: [url]http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com[/url] This site is owned by Victor Clark, who will be lecturing on the coins of Constantine at 3:30-4:30; Grant Center Salon 2 on Monday, November 5. Attendance is required. Evaluation Rubric [B]ALL SECTIONS WORTH 20 POINTS[/B] Obverse & Reverse ID; paragraph discussing your emperor and his times. 20 Paragraph discussing your coin’s legends and iconography. What is this coin trying to say? What is its “narrative”? 20 What connections to our course texts do you perceive? 20 Oral Presentation 20 Grammar & Style of Written Presentation 20 [B]TOTAL 100[/B] [B]COMMENTS: [ATTACH=full]827179[/ATTACH] [/B][/QUOTE]
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