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Coin Collector | 11 | www.allaboutcoins.co.uk ONLINE EXHIBITIONS The online exhibition ‘A Pound of Whatever Silver He Pleases: History and Economy in the Late Medieval Eastern Mediterranean’ is now online at the The University of Richmond Museums website. Through a close examination of 53 unique coins, mostly in silver, from a number of the politically and economically important regional entities during the period, the exhibition utilises monetary history to tell the story of the Mediterranean at a tumultuous point in its past. The introduction to the exhibition states: ‘Coinage is often neglected when determining the history of a place or a power despite its real historical impact and its ability to formulate new narratives of the past. Coinage speaks on issues of politics or economy because of its role in trade, power projection, and art. Tracing the changes of this region through its coinage offers a fresh look at the eastern Mediterranean in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. While this collection does not claim to be all encompassing, these representative examples can shed light on the history of the region.” UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MUSEUMS MUSEUMS.RICHMOND.EDU/EXHIBITIONS Fancy a trip to The British Museum? A recent update on the website proves the curators are here to help: ‘When we first opened our doors in 1759, we proudly declared ourselves a place for ‘all studious and curious persons’. It’s a mission we’re still dedicated to – even if we can’t currently welcome visitors in person. With that in mind, we’d like to share the many ways in which you can explore our galleries and the collection while the Museum is closed.’ You can use Google Street View to wander around many of the exhibits, and there are no crowds, so you can browse many exhibits, including the incredible Egyptian treasures in your own time. Sadly the Money Room isn’t accessible via this facility, but there are many other ways to gain an insight into the many coins held in the London institution’s Coin and Medals Department. You can explore the Museum’s interactive timeline and listen to audio guides to the objects on the British Museum website. You can also search the online collection and find hundreds of numismatic artefacts. You can also read our coin guides to items in The British Museum online at www.allaboutcoins. co.uk/coin-guides and numismatists from The Museum are often featured in Coin Collector magazine. Subscribe to the magazine today and be sure to receive each copy direct to your home! BRITISH MUSEUM BLOG.BRITISHMUSEUM.ORG ENJOYED YOUR TRIP? Read the full article, featuring The Royal Mint Museum, American Numismatic Association’s Virtual Galleries, and many more in issue 9 of Coin Collector magazine. Pre- order the issue today at: www.allaboutcoins.co.uk/store