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Reference Book
The Handbook of Ancient Greek & Roman Coins
The
Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins
combines the two main references that collectors have depended on for
nearly forty years in the study of ancient Greek and Roman coins. The book
touches upon every aspect of ancient coinage, from how the pieces were
made to what their symbolism meant to the people who used them. It
contains all the information needed to properly identify and attribute
coins to that era. Beginning and advanced collectors alike will benefit
from data, charts, and more than 1000 full-size photographs that depict
the actual coins and show how to interpret dates and inscriptions. The
book contains important information on:
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Reading
Greek and Roman coin inscriptions
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Identifying
emperors and dates on Roman coins
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Symbols,
city names, and historical and mythological characters
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