A Descriptive Catalogue of Rare and Unedited Roman Coins: From the Earliest Period of the Roman Coinage, to the Extinction of the 2nd [Hardcover](Hardcover, J. Y. Akerman)
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About The Book: This two volume publication is a comprehensive inventory of rare and unaltered Roman coins. It covers the earliest era of Roman coin production, spanning up to the conclusion of the empire under Constantinus Paleologos. The book features numerous reproductions of these original coins. Throughout Roman history, the prevailing currency included gold, silver, bronze, orichalcum, and copper coinage. This monetary system underwent substantial transformations in terms of shape, value, and metal composition, beginning in the third century BC during the Republic and continuing into the Imperial era. About The Author: John Yonge Akerman (1806–1873) was a British antiquarian primarily focused on numismatics. He began his career as a secretary to figures like William Cobbett and Lord Albert Conyngham. In 1834, he was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, later becoming the joint and sole secretary, holding the position until 1860. Akerman played a key role in establishing the Numismatic Society of London, serving as its secretary and the editor of its journal, the Numismatic Chronicle. He contributed significantly to the field of coin studies with works like "Catalogue of Roman Coins" and "Numismatic Manual." Akerman also wrote under the pseudonym "Paul Pindar" and authored various publications on diverse topics, including legends, dialects, and angling. The Title 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Rare and Unedited Roman Coins: From the Earliest Period of the Roman Coinage, to the Extinction of the Empire Under Constantinus Paleologos written/authored/edited by J. Y. Akerman', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121271141 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 534 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Coins, Currency. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 2nd
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