Images (p. 973)

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Bronze Drachm and Half-Drachm of Trajan

The bronze drachm of Trajan (r. 98-117 CE) on the left, minted 112-113 CE, represents one of the denominations produced at Alexandria. The half-drachm on the right was minted in 111-112 CE at Alexandria also. (The British Museum, London).

Image by The HISTORY Channel

Alex Hoegh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless

Alex Høgh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless from the TV series Vikings. Photo © The HISTORY Channel

Image by J.P.Fagerback

Kaupang

A view of Kaupang in Norway, site of a Viking emporium from c. 780 to c. 950 CE.

Image by Flemming Bau

Kaupang Illustration

An illustration showing the emporium of Viking Kaupang, Norway, in use 780-950 CE.

Image by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Coin of King Gelimer

A silver 50 denari coin of the Vandal king Gelimer (r. 530-534 CE). (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com)

Image by Cplakidas

Map of the Battle of Ad Decimum

A map showing the final stages of the Battle of Ad Decimum near Carthage, North Africa which took place in September 533 CE. It was the first major battle of the Vandalic War (533 - 534 CE) between the forces of the Byzantine Empire led by...