Ancient Coin Collecting II: Numismatic Art of the Greek World - Hardcover

Sayles, Wayne G.

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9780873415002: Ancient Coin Collecting II: Numismatic Art of the Greek World
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0873415000 ISBN 13: 9780873415002
Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc, 1997

Synopsis

An introduction to the field of ancient coinage written for prospective collectors and focusing on the artistic achievements of the Greek Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. The guide identifies coins from the Western Mediterranean, Sicily, Peloponnesos, the Islands, Black Sea area, Asia Minor, and North Africa, as well as outlining the significance of the representation historically and mythologically, and defining each period's contribution to Greek coinage. Includes over 200 photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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About the Author

Wayne G. Sayles is the author of all six books of the Ancient Coin Collecting series, and founder of The Celator. He began his long-time passion of coin collecting nearly 40 years ago in Turkey, and possesses a Masters degree in art history.

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Publisher
Krause Pubns Inc
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0873415000
ISBN 13 
9780873415002
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
197
Rating
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