Greek Coins and Their Parent Cities

By John Ward and George Francis Hill

Book Overview

Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is a comprehensive guide to ancient Greek coins and the cities that produced them. Written by John Ward, a renowned numismatist, this book explores the history and culture of the Greek city-states through their currency. The book is divided into two parts: the first part provides an overview of the history of Greek coinage, while the second part examines the coins and their parent cities in detail. Each chapter focuses on a specific city and its coins, providing a wealth of information on the design, production, and circulation of these ancient coins. The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs of coins, making it an invaluable resource for collectors and historians alike. Whether you are a seasoned numismatist or simply interested in the history of ancient Greece, Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is a must-read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430455365
• ISBN13: 9781430455363
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"