Roman Coins and Their Values Volume 3: The Accession of Maximinus I to the Death of Carinus AD 235 - 285

David R. Sear

ISBN 10: 1902040694 / ISBN 13: 9781902040691

Published by Spink Books 2005-12-31, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Roman Coins and Their Values Volume 3: The Accession of Maximinus I to the Death of Carinus AD 235 - 285
• Publisher: Spink Books 2005-12-31
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902040694
• ISBN 13: 9781902040691
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This third volume continues the comprehensive revision of this era, and covers in detail the next fifty years; a very different period during which the Empire came perilously close to total disintegration under the pressure of foreign invasions and seemingly interminable civil war. The economy also collapsed and with it the Imperial coinage, a desperate situation which was only partially alleviated by the currency reform of Aurelian undertaken late in his reign. The complexities of the mint attributes in this chaotic period lacking as the do in almost instance the name or initial of the responsible mint have been dealt with in light of recent scholarship.

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.