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BOOK. Ancient Coin Collecting IV. Roman Provincial Coins. By Wayne G.Sayles.
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AR Denarius, Caracalla AD 198 - 217. PONTIF.TR.P.VIIII.COSII MArs standing left holding spear and leaning on shield. #1894
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Yemenite designed sterling silver and 2 000 year old roman glass necklace with coin pendant. Step back in time wearing this gorgeous necklace made using 2 000 year old roman glass and and an ancient coin/medallion. Incorporating traditional Yemenite designed silverwork this piece is sure to intrigue - make up your own story ! Sterling silver chain. Coin pendant incl. setting: 20mm Chain length: 460mm (not incl. drop) Drop: 50mm
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Roman provincial coins offer a fascinating blend of artistry (representing their Greek influences) and history (reflecting Roman authority) that make them irresistible to collectors. In his fourth volume devoted to the hobby of collecting ancient coins, Wayne G. Sayles profiles the coinage minted in the far-flung comers of the Roman Empire from the period of the emperor Augustus (27 B.C.) to the end of the third century A.D. This is the story of provincial coin makers who, far from the influence...
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Customer Reviews for Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World-Politics and Propaganda:
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Roman provincial coins offer a fascinating blend of artistry and history that make them irresistible to collectors. Wayne G. Sayles profiles the coinage minted in the far-flung corners of the Roman Empire from the period of the emperor Augustus (27 B.C.) to the end of the 3rd century A.D.
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An innovative introduction to Roman religion. Approaches the field with a focus on the human-figures instead of the gods. Analyzes religious changes from the eighth century BC to the fourth century AD. Offers the first history of religious motifs on coins and household/everyday utensils. Presents Roman religion within its cultural, social, and historical contexts.
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Used exclusively for the coronation of Emperors, and today held in AustriaÂ’s imperial treasury in Vienna, the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire is superbly depicted upon the 30mm flan of this unique Proof coin. Graced with a detailed appreciation of the crownÂ’s complex splendour, this compelling release is also distinguished by the portrait of Otto I.
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Very Good in illustrated wrappers. Reprint Softbound 8vo, 74/20 pp., Wear and slight soiling to wrappers, small notations in pen on some plates. Guide to the Roman coins in the British Museum as of 1963. There are 74 pages of text, 14 figures on 12 pages and eight plates.
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AR Antoninanus, Gordian III AD 238 - 244. Rev: Sol standingleft holding globe. #2430
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The publication of the great eighteenth-century collection of William Hunter in Glasgow University marks an important stage in the British SNG project. With accompanying descriptions and over 6000 citations of earlier studies, this catalogue of the first half of the Hunterian's Roman Provincial coins illustrates the 2428 coins produced in the West, and East as far as Commagene.
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BOOK. Ancient Coin Collecting V. The Roman/Byzantine Culture. By Wayne G. Sayles.
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Description: A Roman bronze coin of the Emperor severus Alexander.
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This is a beautifully presented introduction and reference to the hobby of ancient coin collecting. Any book on coins should have photographs and that's what's included in this book, along with terrific written explanations of the coins. Since ancient coin collecting is about history, Mr. Sayles spends a large part of the books detailing the backgrounds of the emperors who appear on the coins.
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