Greek and Roman Coins in the Athenian Agora

Over 75,000 coins have been found during excavations at the Agora, many minted in the city but others brought from Athens¿s far-flung commercial contacts. In addition to the mostly bronze and copper coins themselves, a building that may have served as the Athenian mint is described in this booklet. After describing the physical techniques of production, the author takes a chronological approach and includes numerous black and white photographs, making this concise guide a useful aid to the identification of lower-value Greek and Roman coinage.

Summary

Over 75,000 coins have been found during excavations at the Agora, many minted in the city but others brought from Athens's far-flung commercial contacts. In addition to the mostly bronze and copper coins themselves, a building that may have served as the Athenian mint is described in this booklet.

Product details

• Authors: Fred S. Kleiner
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.1975
• EAN: 9780876616154
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-615-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 139 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 58 g
• Illustrations: b/w figs.
• Series: Agora Picture Book; Agora Picture Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts