Coins And Medals: Their Place In History And Art

by Stanley Lane-Poole and British Museum Dept of Coins Medals

Book Overview

Coins and Medals: Their Place in History and Art is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of coins and medals, authored by the experts from the British Museum's official catalogues. The book covers the origins of coinage, the development of coin and medal design, and the role of coins and medals in historical and cultural contexts. It also delves into the technical aspects of coin and medal production, including the materials and techniques...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163098272
• ISBN13: 9781163098271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"