Eleanor Ghey (Ed.), Recent Discoveries of Tetrarchic Hoards from Roman Britain and Their Wider Context (British Museum Research Publications 236). London: British Museum, 2024. Pp. 402, illus. isbn 9780861592364. £40.00.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore recent discoveries of tetrarchic hoards and their implications for understanding Roman Britain.
• Compilation of archaeological findings from various sites
• Analysis of hoard contents and their historical context
• Discussion on the significance of currency in societal structures
• New insights into the distribution and use of currencies during the tetrarchy
• Connections between hoards and local economies
• Enhanced understanding of trade and cultural exchange in Roman Britain

Abstract