Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue Of The Greek And Roman Coins In The Numismatic Collection Of Yale College (1880) is a comprehensive and detailed catalog of the ancient Greek and Roman coins that were part of the numismatic collection at Yale College in 1880. The book was written by Jonathan Edwards, an American numismatist and scholar of ancient coins.The book is organized into two main sections, one for Greek coins and one for Roman coins. Each section is further divided into sub-sections based on geographic regions and time periods. The Greek section covers coins from ancient Greece, including Athens, Corinth, and Sparta, as well as coins from the Hellenistic period and the Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily. The Roman section covers coins from the Roman Republic and Empire, including coins from the reigns of Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Nero.For each coin, Edwards provides a detailed description of its design, inscriptions, and any other notable features. He also includes information on the historical context of the coin, such as the events or individuals it commemorates. The book includes numerous illustrations of the coins, as well as maps and charts to help readers understand the historical context.Overall, Catalogue Of The Greek And Roman Coins In The Numismatic Collection Of Yale College (1880) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient coins or the history of Greece and Rome. It provides a comprehensive and detailed catalog of the coins in the Yale collection, as well as valuable insights into the historical context of these coins.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.
