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Trained Classical archaeologist, numismatist, and historian with a primary focus on the role of coins in ancient societies, encompassing economic, political, religious, and symbolic aspects. Engages in numismatic research involving statistical analyses of coin production and circulation velocities in both ancient and modern contexts. His research includes analysis of hoard excavation data through statistical and quantitative methods, particularly utilizing large datasets from the Seleucid kingdom. Also interested in die studies, specifically relating to the Seleucids, Tyre, and autonomous eras, contributing to the largest die studies in the Greek world. In addition, he examines the iconography of ancient Greek coinages as vital tools for understanding ancient mentalities and attitudes. He aims to develop a protocol for the proper recording of coins during excavations and is involved in creating software for automated die studies, integrating traditional methods with digital humanities in his ongoing research projects.
Radboud University • Nijmegen
Endowed chair in the Department of History, Art History, and Classics.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).