WAYNE — “Coins of the Roman Empire” will be presented by Richard McAlee from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.

The illustrated talk will discuss the coins of the Roman Empire and what they tell us about Roman history.

McAlee, a Washington, D.C. attorney and summer resident of Wayne, is the foremost authority on the coins of Roman Antioch, and has been collecting and studying coins of the Roman Empire for over 40 years.

Richard’s book, “The Coins of Roman Antioch,” won the International Association of Professional Numismatists’ Book of the Year award and serves as the principal reference on coins of this eastern Roman province.

Selected examples from his coin collection will be available for viewing. An informal gathering will follow, with wine and light refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Cary Memorial Library.