Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163123942)

Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is a book written by John Ward that provides a comprehensive guide to the history and development of ancient Greek coins. The book explores the various types of coins that were used in Greece during different periods, and how they were produced and distributed. It also delves into the history of the cities and states that produced these coins, and how their coins were influenced by their political and cultural environment.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Greek coinage. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Greek coinage, while the second chapter examines the different types of coins that were used in Greece. The third chapter looks at the production and distribution of coins, while the fourth chapter explores the symbolism and iconography of Greek coins.The fifth chapter of the book is dedicated to the cities and states that produced Greek coins. It provides a detailed history of each city, including their political and cultural background, and how this influenced their coinage. The final chapter of the book looks at the legacy of Greek coins, and how they have influenced modern coinage and numismatics.Overall, Greek Coins And Their Parent Cities is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greek coins. It provides a wealth of information on the subject, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand for both beginners and experts in the field.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.

Author: John Ward, George Francis Hill
ISBN-10: 1163123943
ISBN-13: 9781163123942
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 504
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.01d