Europe (v. 1) (Greek Coins and Their Values) - Hardcover

A catalogue of Greek coins which aims to list with values every main type of Hellenic coinage, this volume covers the coins of Spain, Gaul, Italy, Sicily, the Balkan lands, Greece, the Cyclades and Crete; also the Celtic issues of Western and Central Europe. The average collector should be able to locate in this catalogue all the types he is likely to encounter, in one denomination or another, and the historical notes provide valuable background information. Complementing this listing of Greek coins is a selection of contemporary Celtic coins, the designs of which are largely derived from Greek types. There are 3,395 coins listed and 1500 illustrations taken from coins in the British Museum.