Rare Greek coin treasures from a renowned collection reveal centuries of history in one auction catalog. This edition presents a wide range of ancient pieces, from city-state issues to royal domes, spanning multiple eras of Greek and Hellenistic influence.
This catalog shows coins from legendary sites and rulers, including Thessaly, Magna Graecia, and Macedon, with specimens dating from the early Archaic period through late Hellenistic times. Each lot notes type, weight, and condition, helping you compare styles, inscriptions, and mint marks across a broad spectrum of ancient economies.
- Discover well-preserved didrachms, didrachms, and tetradrachms featuring deities, heroes, and magistrates.
- See varieties from major cities such as Larissa, Croton, Tarentum, Rhegium, Metapontum, and Antioch, among others.
- Track changes in portraiture, device imagery, and incuse squares across centuries of coinage.
- Learn how collectors and auctions describe weight, obverse busts, and reverse symbols to identify rarities and provenance.
Ideal for collectors who value historical breadth and precise coin descriptions, this book edition suits serious enthusiasts and auction participants alike.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique perspective on Greek life during the period from 550 to 350 BC, drawing on a vast collection of coins to illustrate political, social, and artistic developments. The author presents a groundbreaking chronological approach, organizing the coins by their historical context, rather than by their geographical origins. This method allows readers to trace the evolution of coinage across the Greek world and observe the cultural exchange and artistic innovation that took place. The collection includes a diverse range of coins from different cities and regions, providing insights into the economic, religious, and military practices of the time. The book also explores the connections between Greek coinage and the broader Mediterranean world, shedding light on trade networks and cultural influences. Through the examination of these coins, the author provides valuable insights into the daily lives, beliefs, and aspirations of the ancient Greeks, offering a rich and comprehensive understanding of this fascinating period in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333425944_0
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Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #268C-0015
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 110 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.18 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333425945
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