Catalogue of the Greek Coins, Sicily: In the British Museum (1876)

Catalogue Of The Greek Coins, Sicily: In The British Museum (1876) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of ancient Greek coins from Sicily held at the British Museum. The book is written by Barclay Vincent Head, a renowned numismatist and curator of the museum's coin collection. The catalogue covers the period from the earliest Greek settlements on the island in the 8th century BC to the Roman conquest in the 3rd century BC. It includes detailed descriptions of each coin, with information on their historical context, minting techniques, and artistic features. The book is organized geographically, with sections dedicated to each city-state or region of Sicily. It also includes a comprehensive index and a glossary of technical terms. Catalogue Of The Greek Coins, Sicily: In The British Museum (1876) is an essential resource for scholars and collectors of ancient Greek coins, as well as anyone interested in the history and art of ancient Sicily.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: Barclay Vincent Head
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9781161772838

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