An Introductory Guide to Ancient Greek and Roman Coins: Greek Civic Coins and Tribal Issues

Sear, David

ISBN 10: 1907427651 / ISBN 13: 9781907427657

Published by Spink & Son Ltd, 2020

About this Item

495 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # __1907427651

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introductory Guide to Ancient Greek and Roman Coins: Greek Civic Coins and Tribal Issues
• Publisher: Spink & Son Ltd
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907427651
• ISBN 13: 9781907427657
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

Ancient coins have long fascinated generations of collectors by virtue of their beauty, the stories they tell, and for the unique insight they give into the history of the time in which they were made. They can be held, felt and examined without the need for visiting a museum – they are, quite literally, living history.

About the Author

David Sear is among the most notable numismatic authors writing today; his seminal texts have become the standard handbooks for collectors of ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine coinage. This guide is intended as an approachable and informative introduction to the hobby, and is a must for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Greek world.