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Marks of Power - Visigoth Coins from the Portuguese Territory Authors: Pedro Gomes Barbosa and José Antonio Godinho Miranda Year: 2006 Location: Lisbon Pages: 252 Dimensions: 27.5 x 21 x 3 cm With prints Description: Marks of Power - Visigoth Coins from the Portuguese Territory is a significant work on Visigoth numismatics, focused on the study of coins issued in Portuguese territory during the Visigoth Monarchy. The authors, Pedro Gomes Barbosa and José Antonio Godinho Miranda, present a detailed study of Visigoth coins, not only from a numismatic point of view, but also within a historical and sociopolitical context, highlighting how the coins were a reflection of Visigoth power, authority and dynasties. The book is structured to explore the main characteristics of Visigoth coins, including the symbols, inscriptions and iconography present on them, in addition to discussing the role they played in the economy of the time. The prints illustrate the coins discussed, allowing readers to directly visualize the pieces and their variations, facilitating the understanding of the styles and minting techniques. Condition: This copy is in excellent condition, with well-preserved pages and prints, making it a useful work for both researchers and collectors of ancient coins. Importance: Marcas do Poder is an essential reference for scholars of medieval numismatics and the history of the Visigothic Monarchy. The work is crucial for understanding the context of Visigothic coins in Portuguese territory, offering a detailed and well-documented analysis of monetary circulation during the Visigothic period. In addition, the work is an excellent resource for collectors and those interested in deepening their knowledge of the history of Visigothic coins and their cultural and political importance.