American Numismatic Society - Nathan T. Elkins (ANS Deputy Director) will survey the various ways Greek and Roman games are referred to and deployed on ancient coins.
However, I am puzzled by the systematic use of the notion of sport to refer to ancient games and contests. Sport is a Modern invention and has little to do with the mentality of Greek and Roman culture, and there is an extensive literature on the topic! !
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