Of the many traditions we have inherited from the ancient Greeks, the use of coins should rank as one of the most important. From its first appearance in the region of Lydia (western Turkey) in the late-17th century BC, coinage gradually spread throughout the Greek world, and the history of the ancient Greeks is reflected in its evolution. Designs ...
For both the general reader and the serious collector, here is the first comprehensive historical reference to coins the world over. 100 illustrations. Full-color throughout. More than 100 maps.
Following on from Volume One which attempted to initiate a new conception of Roman coinage, this volume covers the Flavians and geographical and typographical conventions, listing over 2000 entries by city from Greece and the Balkans to Syria and Egypt.
This presents a country-by-country account of world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present. It highlights the economic and cultural links coins have helped to create between nations and identifies the sources and origins of each country's coinage. Within a concise historical account, the meaning of the designs, inscriptions ...
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