The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage - Ancient Coins Paperback

Study the coinage of the classical world with The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage by William E. Metcalf. This substantial illustrated paperback provides a broad scholarly overview of ancient Greek and Roman coins, covering major coinages, historical context, minting regions, and the role of coins in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Designed for collectors, students, researchers, and serious numismatic readers, this handbook explores coinage from early issues in Western Asia Minor through the transformation of coinage near the end of the Roman Empire. With nearly 900 illustrations, appendices, glossary terms, and indexes, it is a strong reference for anyone studying ancient coins, classical history, archaeology, art history, or economic history.

Book only. Coins are not included.

Key Features

• Comprehensive reference on Greek and Roman coinage
• Covers ancient coinage across broad geography and chronology
• Includes nearly 900 illustrations
• Discusses numismatic evidence in archaeology, economic history, art history, and ancient history
• Includes appendices, glossary, mint index, person index, and general index
• Useful for collectors, students, scholars, and classical history readers
• Paperback edition for numismatic reference libraries

Specifications

Title: The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage
Author/Editor: William E. Metcalf
Format: Paperback
Pages: 720
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 1, 2016
Approximate Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.7" x 6.8"
Condition: New

Ideal For

• Ancient coin collectors
• Greek coin collectors
• Roman coin collectors
• Classical history students
• Numismatic researchers
• Archaeology and art history readers
• Collectors building a serious coin reference library