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Author: Ian Carradice Publisher: ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
Of the many traditions we have inherited from the ancient Greeks, the use of coins should rank as one of the most important. From its first appearance in the region of Lydia (western Turkey) in the late-17th century BC, coinage gradually spread throughout the Greek world, and the history of the ancient Greeks is reflected in its evolution. Designs on Greek coins include the badges of city-states, portraits of rulers, images of Greek gods, scenes from myths and objects of daily life, and are often works of art in themselves. The dies, carved by craftsmen, sometimes bear the name or initials of the mint official responsible for their issue, and the coins might have circulated in trade, been used as gifts or dedications, or hoarded as valuables.
Author: Ian Carradice Publisher: ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
Of the many traditions we have inherited from the ancient Greeks, the use of coins should rank as one of the most important. From its first appearance in the region of Lydia (western Turkey) in the late-17th century BC, coinage gradually spread throughout the Greek world, and the history of the ancient Greeks is reflected in its evolution. Designs on Greek coins include the badges of city-states, portraits of rulers, images of Greek gods, scenes from myths and objects of daily life, and are often works of art in themselves. The dies, carved by craftsmen, sometimes bear the name or initials of the mint official responsible for their issue, and the coins might have circulated in trade, been used as gifts or dedications, or hoarded as valuables.
Author: Alfred Watson Hands Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781021035929 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Alfred Watson Hands' book is a comprehensive guide to Greek coins, covering the coinage of prominent cities like Athens, Corinth, and Aegina, as well as the Mediterranean kingdoms ruled by Alexander the Great. The book also discusses the symbolism behind each coin and provides a history of the period in which they were minted. This book is a must-have for numismatists, historians and anyone interested in the history of Ancient Greece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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