Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Where Frome?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="John Conduitt, post: 4854285, member: 109923"]I agree, I don't really understand the need for an alternative theory to hoarding for economic purposes. Surely, all the evidence you need is in the fact that the number of hoards increases at times of turmoil?</p><p><br /></p><p>If they buried coins for ritualistic purposes, hoarding would be regular across the period. In fact, surely it would have increased at times of stability (and therefore wealth), when people had a bit more to spend on such things.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="John Conduitt, post: 4854285, member: 109923"]I agree, I don't really understand the need for an alternative theory to hoarding for economic purposes. Surely, all the evidence you need is in the fact that the number of hoards increases at times of turmoil? If they buried coins for ritualistic purposes, hoarding would be regular across the period. In fact, surely it would have increased at times of stability (and therefore wealth), when people had a bit more to spend on such things.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Where Frome?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...