Doctrina Numorum Veterum, Vol. 4: Pars I, De Numis Urbium, Populorum, Regum; Continens Aegyptum, Et Regiones Africae Deinceps in Occasum Sitas, ... in Partem I (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Hardcover

Joseph Eckhel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366117696 ISBN 13: 9780366117697

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book examines the fascinating coinage struck by the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, providing a unique insight into the culture and history of this intriguing ancient kingdom. The book presents a comprehensive guide to the iconography and inscriptions found on these coins, illustrating not only the evolution of the Ptolemaic dynasty but also the broader cultural influences that shaped the region. From the reign of Ptolemy I Soter, who established the dynasty after the death of Alexander the Great, to the fall of Cleopatra VII, the last Ptolemaic ruler, the coinage of this period provides a rich and varied source of information. The book's in-depth analysis and catalog of the coins offer valuable insights into the political, economic, and religious aspects of the dynasty, making it a captivating study for scholars and collectors alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0366117696
• ISBN 13: 9780366117697
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 575