The importance of studying ancient coins and methods of preserving them
This lecture provides a simplified introduction to the importance of studying ancient coins (numismatics) and their pivotal role in understanding history and civilizations throughout the ages. In this lecture, Dr. Moataz El-Shahawy addresses: why ancient coins are a reliable historical source; how coins help document political and economic events; the relationship between coins and Islamic history; and the most important methods for preserving coins…
January 4, 2026