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ANCIENTS  - 40 titles

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100 Greatest Ancient Coins

by Harlan J Berk

In this beautifully illustrated book, Harlan J. Bert, one of America's best-known

 ancient-coin dealers, takes you on a personal guided tour of the numismatic

antiquities of Greece, Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and other parts

 of the ancient world. Coffee-table-size, 144 pages, full color,

with enlarged photographs and stories for every coin.

Hardcover w/ Dustjacket, 2008, Whitman 

 

121.622      $29.95     SALE $24.75

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Coinage and History of the Roman Empire
 

by David L. Vagi

click on thumbnail image of book above to enlarge photo

Covers more than 550 years from 82 B.C. to 480 A.D.

284 comprehensive biographies. More than 10,000 coin values in three grades.

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Two volume set, 6 x 9, 1,250+ total pages, Over 1,000 illustrations.

 Hardcover. 1999

121.200          Barnes & Noble Price: over $200.00 

Amazon Price: $235.00   

Our Price: $149.50  per set with Free Shipping

 

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Roman Coins and Values, Vol. 1

2000, 530+ pages.   by David Sear

121.201      $99.00     SALE $83.50

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Roman Coins and Values, Vol. 2

2002, 700 pages.     by David Sear

121.202      $139.00     SALE $109.50 Ships FREE

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Roman Coins and Values, Vol. 3

2005, 532+ pages.     by David Sear

121.203     $99.00     SALE $83.50

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The History and Coinage of the

Roman Imperators  49-27 BC

1998, 360+ pages.     by David R Sear

121.250     $99.00     SALE $89.50

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Roman Silver Coins

Vol. 1, Republic to Augustus

3rd Revised edition, 2004 Printing,

166 pages.     by Seaby Revised by David Sear

121.241     $59.00     SALE $49.50

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The Handbook of ROMAN IMPERIAL Coins

by David Van Meter

121.300      OUT of PRINT    

 Out of Print - a Few Left $44.50

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Coins of the Bible
 

from Whitman Publishing

Includes 3 Replica Coins (Widow's Mite, Half Shekel & Tribute Coin)

and a 19 page booklet.   Reading Ages: 9 and up

Hardcover, 2004,  Appx 5.3"x10"  

 121.810  $9.99  SALE $5.95

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Money of the Bible
 

by Kenneth Bressett

2nd edition - Whitman Publishing,

Oversize Coffee Table Book,  Appx 11"x12", 120pages   

 $29.95  SALE $23.95

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Descriptive Catalog of

Ancient Greek Coins


 by G.F. Hill

This Hard cover book is an original First Edition printed in 1967.

It is Brand New and NOT a used or pre-owned book..

Hard bound, 470+ pages, 8.5 x 11".

121.122          $34.95

 

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The Coinage of Nero


By Edward A Sydenham

1982 reprint of the book originally published by Spink & Sons.

6"x9", 170+ pages, Hardcover.

 
121.211     $29.95    SALE $22.50
 
 
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Dictionary of Roman Coin Inscriptions


by Stewart J. Westdal

With 140 pages of inscriptions noted, this is one of the best

and most valuable reference books available for the Roman coin collector.

140 pages, 6 x 9, soft cover.

 
121.121     $19.95    SALE $16.50
 
 
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Gods, Goddesses and Heroes

On the Ancient Coins of Biblical Lands


 by G.O. Matsson

This Hard cover book is an original First Edition printed in 1969.

It is Brand New and NOT a used or pre-owned book..

Hard bound, 256 pages, 6 x 9.5".

121.150          $39.95

 

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Classical Deception


by Wayne G. Sayles

 Counterfeits, Forgeries and Reproductions of Ancient Coins


From the author of the acclaimed Ancient Coin Collecting series,

this book explores the history of falsifying ancient coins,

discusses the many fakes that proliferate the modern market

and outlines the best tools and methods for detecting counterfeits.
 

208 pages, 6 x 9, 200+ b/w photos.  Hard bound w/ Dust Jacket

 

 List $24.95   SALE $19.75

                                                  

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 Ancient Coin Collecting, 2nd Edition

 


by Wayne G. Sayles

Find out just how economical and interesting ancient coins can be.

The author explains what to collect, why to select certain piece and

what to avoid. Discover these unusual and beautiful coins.

280+ pages, 6 x 9, 2,250 b/w photos. 2003.  Hard bound.

NEW Release

 List $29.95     SALE $24.50

                                                  

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Ancient Coin Collecting II - Numismatic Art of the Greek World
by Wayne G. Sayles

Discover the artistry of the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods of Greek coinage. From the history of leading collections to trade and colonization patterns, revisit find sites, witness artistic motifs and be privy to recent finds that impact the intriguing market of ancient coins. 208 pages, 6 x 9, 200 b/w photos. Hard bound.

List $24.95     SALE $22.50

                                             

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Ancient Coin Collecting III - The Roman World-Politics and Propaganda
by Wayne G. Sayles

Follow the coinage of Rome from its 3rd Century B.C. origins to the final days of the Western Empire in this fascinating political history told through coins. Learn how and what to collect, and how to read coin legends. Includes a complete portrait gallery of Roman emperors on coins. 208 pages, 6 x 9, 200 b/w photos. Hard bound.

$24.95       SALE $22.50

                                                  

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 Ancient Coin Collecting IV - Roman Provincial Coins
by Wayne G. Sayles

In this fourth volume of ancient coins, 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. Organized by major geographical regions and focusing on key cities, mythology, astrology, games, festivals, architecture and much more. 208 pages, 6 x 9, 200 b/w photos. Hard bound.

                               $24.95      SALE $22.50

                                 

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Ancient Coin Collecting V - The Romain/Byzantine Culture
by Wayne G. Sayles

This volume picks up where volumes III and IV left off, the Fall of Rome. This book will find a valued place in the libraries of collectors and historians alike. In addition, noted expert Peter Lampinen offers a special section on coins that imitate the Byzantine style. 198 pages, 6 x 9. Hard bound.

$24.95      SALE $22.50

                                                       

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Ancient Coin Collecting VI - Non-Classical Cultures
 

by Wayne G. Sayles

Explore 1500 years of numismatic history in this final volume from an acclaimed series. From the land of Sheba to the Court of Ghengis Khan, the past will come to life through the coins of the once-great civilizations. Richly illustrated with more than 300 photos and maps. 208 pages, 6 x 9, 300 b/w photos. Hard bound.

$24.95       SALE $22.50

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Ancient History Atlas

  SALE $12.50
by Michael Grant

This soft cover book is filled with maps of the ancient world. Very interesting reading, highly educational, and a must reference for the serious ancient collector. Soft bound, 100 pages, 6 x 9.

121.443          $14.95   SALE $12.50

 

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Handbook of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins
 

by Zander H. Klawans   edited by K. E.  Bressett

Soft cover book,  loaded with important information. 200+ pages, 6 x 9.

$14.95  SALE $11.50

 

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The Coinage of the Lycian League

by Hyla A Troxell

A catalogue and discussion of bronze and silver coins

from four hoards which date from c.200 BC-c.AD 40.

 American Numismatic Society 1982.   300 pages, 6" x 9", Hardcover

121.187          List $34.95      SALE $18.50

 

 

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Introduction to East Roman (Byzantine) Coinage
 

by John F. Lhotka, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Originally published in 1989, this is a very well written and researched work,

which includes text for the beginner and for the advanced collector.

Also included are many charts and graphs. 117 pages, 6 x 9, soft cover. 

121.117            $24.95     SALE $19.50


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Ancient Boeotians and the

Coinage of Ancient Boeotia
 

by Rhys Roberts and Barclay Head.

 

This edition combines two books in one volume.

The Ancient Boeotians: Their Character, Culture and Reputation. 1895

and

The Coinage of Ancient Boeotia.    1891

200+ pages, 6 x 9, 1974 Reprint, soft cover. 

121.188            $25.00     SALE $21.50


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Reading Medieval European Coins    Second Edition      

 by Ralph S. Walker 

5 x 8.5, soft cover, 44 Pages, 2000

121.134          $12.50

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Dated European Coinage Prior to 1501
by Albert R. Frey 

Out of print and getting very difficult to locate, 6 x 9, soft cover.

121.121          $44.00

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John Max Wulfing Collection

in Washington University:

 Ancient Coins from North American Collections

Herbert, Kevin

An illustrated catalogue of 437 Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins\

 which John Max Wulfung donated to the Department of Classics

of Washington University in 1928.

30p plus 22p of b/w plates (American Numismatic Society 1979)

6" x 9", Hardcover

121.987          List $20.00      SALE $14.50

 

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The Coinage of Nero


 

By Edward A Sydenham

1982 reprint of the book originally published by Spink & Sons.

6"x9", 170+ pages, Hardcover.

 
121.211     $29.95    SALE $22.50
 
 
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Late Roman Bronze Coinage


by Carson, Hill & Kent

Soft Bound Edition

121.109          $23.75

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ROMAN COINS
by Harold Mattingly

Hard Bound, 1987 reprint, 350+ pages, 

121.108         $39.95    SALE $34.00

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The Coinage of the Roman Republic
by Edward A. Sydenham

Hard Bound, 7x10, 1976 reprint, 360+ pages, 

121.126         $74.95      ONLY 1 LEFT

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DICTIONARY of GREEK COIN INSCRIPTIONS


by Dr. Severin Icard

Hard Bound, 1979, 550+ pages,

$59.95    SALE $52.50

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TETRADRACHMS of ROMAN EGYPT (Updated)

 

by James W. Curtis

Hard Bound, 1990, 420+ pages    $65.00   SALE $57.00

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Coins of Bible Days
 

by Florence Aiken Banks

Softbound, 1955 (reprint), 6 X 9, 175+pages   

 $24.95  SALE $19.50

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 Biblical Related Coins
 

by James B. Lovette

Hardcover, 5 1/2 x 8

121.119      $29.95    OUT

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 Ancient Methods of Coining
by George F. Hill

Softbound, 1997 reprint, 6 x 6, 45pp

121.777     $12.95   SALE $9.95

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 Athenian Coinage
by Chester Starr

Softbound, 1970, 6 x 9, 120 pages

121.778      $29.95    SALE $24.95

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 Coins of Greek Sicily
by Kenneth Jenkins

Softbound, 1976 reprint, 5 1/2 x 8, 62pp

121.779      $17.95     Sale $14.50

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 Introduction to Medieval Bractates
 

by John F. Lhotka, M.D., Ph. D

Softbound, 1989 reprint, 6 x 9, 60+ pages

121.781      $14.95     Sale $11.50

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 Medieval Feudal French Coinage
 

by John F. Lhotka, Jr.

Softbound, Revised 2nd edition, 1994, 6 x 9, 111 pages

121.782      $24.95     Sale $19.50

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 Survey of Medieval Iberian Coinage
 

by John F. Lhotka, M.D., Ph. D & P. K. Anderson

Softbound, 1989, 6 x 9, 123 pages

121.783      $24.95     Sale $19.50

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Books By Q. David Bowers
 
 
California Coiners and Assayers
by Dan Owens

Introduction by Q. David Bowers. 5.5" x 8.5", hardbound, 448 pages. 2000

113.310        SALE $44.50       $49.95

 

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United States Half Cents 1793-1857
by Q. David Bowers and James F. Ruddy

From the best writing duo (possibly ever), the small, soft bound book is loaded with good information for the dates described. Again, this is a must for the serious collector. 91 pages, 6" x9", soft bound.

$10.95

 

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The Treasure Ship S. S. Brother Johnathan
Hardbound      by Q. David Bowers

69.95

 

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United States Gold Coins - An Illustrated History
by Q. David Bowers

The definitive work on American gold coins. This is the book Treasury Secretary James Baker consulted when he wanted to know about gold coins. Loaded with hundreds of pages of facts, information, history, and many photos, including dozens of color plates. If you're collecting or investing in U. S. gold, you must have this book. 415 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, and bound in a beautiful red leatherette with gold foil. A true bargain at the price.

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The Rare Silver Dollars Dated 1804 (and the exciting adventures of Edmund Roberts)
by Q. David Bowers

From the best author of our time comes the definitive work on the rare 1804 dollars. If you want some very highly educational reading on these rare coins, then this is the book you should have. The massive volume highlights the history and pedigree of each known coin, a history of the origin of the varieties, and even more information on the history of the Mint. This deluxe hard bound volume contains almost 500-8.5" x 11" pages, and is lavishly illustrated. You shouldn't pass up this historical account.

 


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The Waterford Water Cure - A numismatic Inquiry
by Q. David Bowers

Scarce unsigned copy.

1992. 218 pages, illustrated, 8 1/2 x 11

$49.95

 

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 The History of United States Coinage
by Q. David Bowers

Covers all American series from colonials to territorial gold, half cents to $20 gold. Equivalent to a university course in coins. 572 pages, illustrated, 8-1/2 x 11

SOLD OUT & Out of Print

                                       

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