THE PITFALLS OF THE NUMISMATIC EVIDENCE. THE AUXILIARY FORT OF ARCOBADARA (ILIŞUA, BISTRIŢA-NĂSĂUD COUNTY, ROMANIA)

Abstract

In the light of the publication of the numismatic monograph from the site of Arcobadara (Ilişua) in Roman Dacia (Romania), the present work is pointing out the pitfalls that the scholar may have to face when dealing with old and non-professional publication of artefacts.

Keywords

• numismatic evidence, arcobadara (ilişua), state of research and publication, genuine and plated silver coinage, general pattern