Ancient Coin Collecting VI: Non-Classical Cultures (v. 6)

As important as the Greek and Roman cultures were in forming the basis for modern society, we are just as fascinated by the mysterious and romantic non-classical players on the stage of history. Darius of Persia; Boudicca, warrior queen of the Iceni; Charlemagne; Saladin; and countless others left their mark, and their coinage survives as a living testament to their greatness.

&break;&break;Collecting coins from these cultures is a field rich with rewards, and this final volume in the Ancient Coin Collecting series is your guidebook to exploration and success. Spanning 1,500 years o numismatic history, this user-friendly, intuitive guide sheds new light on coinage that has mistakenly been thought of as too complex. Find out for yourself just how understandable and collectible this coinage can be.

&break;&break;A must-have resource, this volume includes:

• &break;&break;Hundreds of photos, including a gallery of non-classical coin masterpieces
• &break;&break;Timelines and maps to provide essential historic perspective
• &break;&break;Extensive bibliographies, glossary, index and aids to coin attribution