Ancient Coin Collecting Vol. 2: Numismatic Art of the Greek World

9780873415002

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Wayne G. Sayles

Format Hardcover

Dimensions 6.38 (w) x 9.27 (h) x 0.79 (d)

Pages 197

Publisher KP Books

Publication Date 1997/03/01

ISBN 9780873415002

Book ISBN 10 0873415000

About Book

Discover the artistry of the Archaic, Classical and hellenistic periods of Greek coinage. From the history of leading collections to trade and colonization patterns, revisit find sites, witness, witness artistic motifs and be privy to recent finds that impact the intriquing market of ancient coins.

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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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