Money Talks: Coins as the First Mass Media

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For thousands of years, coins have done more than just pay for things—they’ve spread messages, reinforced power, and shaped identities

 From portraits to symbols and inscriptions, money has long been a medium of mass communication.

Join Collections Officer Dr Anja Thompson-Rohde as she reveals how to read coins like a historian, unlocking the news, propaganda, and political spin hidden in plain sight.

🎟️ Tickets just £1 – must be booked in advance!
A must for history lovers, collectors, and anyone curious about how money talks.

 

Date: 12th June 2025.

Location: Mansfield Museum Leeming Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1NG

Cost: £1.00 per person

Time: 19:00 - 20:00