Ancient Coin Collecting - Hardcover

Sayles, Wayne G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873495152 ISBN 13: 9780873495158

Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Ancient Coin Collecting, 2nd Edition is your roadmap through the intriguing world of ancient coins. With more than 300 photos and numerous tables and charts, this new expanded 2nd Edition will provide you with the tools needed to survive this often-bewildering market. Inside, you will discover how to:

• &break;&break;Make wise transactions when buying ancient coins
• &break;&break;Avoid the pitfalls which hinder beginning collectors
• &break;&break;Determine authenticity and identify fakes
• &break;&break;Access coin values
• &break;&break;Find 2000-year-old coins for less than $5.00
• &break;&break;Interpret images and legends on ancient coins

&break;&break;Enter the incredible world of the ancients with a basic understanding of politics, history, mythology and astrology, and their affect on the minting and design of coins.

&break;&break;Broaden the spectrum of your collecting. Make room for ancient coins with Ancient Coin Collecting.

About this title

About the Author

During the course of his career, Wayne G. Sayles founded the Celator, the respected journal devoted to ancient coins, where he served for many years as the editor and publisher. In addition to writing more than 40 articles on ancient coins, he authored all six volumes in the Ancient Coin Collecting book series. He lives in Baltimore, MD.

Edition details

• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873495152
• ISBN 13: 9780873495158
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 312