Ancient Coin Collecting II: Numismatic Art of the Greek World

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 periods contribution to Greek coinage. Includes over 200 photographs. Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.