Scottish Coins in the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, 1526 - 1603

Klappentext This full illustrated catalogue will become the standard reference work for Scottish coins of the middle and later sixteenth century, which include some of the most beautiful coins ever minted in Britain. The collection at the National Museums of Scotland is the largest and most comprehensive public collection of this series in the world. The period covered extends from the innovations of James V's second coinage in 1526, up to the harmonisation of the Scottish and English coinages in 1603. The history of Scottish coin production during this period is discussed in the introduction. An essential tool for numismatists, museum curators and coin collectors, this catalogue will also appeal to all those interested in the art of the Renaissance. Zusammenfassung Aimed at museum curators and coin collectors, this work also appeals to those interested in the art of the Renaissance. The history of Scottish coin production during the middle and later sixteenth century is discussed in the introduction. This illustrated catalogue of Scottish coins includes some beautiful coins minted in Britain.

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• Autori: Brooke Holmes, N M McQ Holmes, N. M. McQ Holmes, N. M. Mcq. Holmes, N. M. McQ. (Curator (Numismatics) Holmes, Holmes N. M. McQ.
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 27.07.2006
• EAN: 9780197263280
• ISBN: 978-0-19-726328-0
• Pagine: 338
• Dimensioni: 191 mm x 248 mm x 32 mm
• Serie: Sylloge of Coins of the Britis; Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles; Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles; Sylloge of Coins of the Britis
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Collezionismo, cataloghi per collezionisti; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Storia dell'arte; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, ART / History / General, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Coins, Currency & Medals, History of Art, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Renaissance art, Renaissance style, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Collecting coins, banknotes, medals and other related items, Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)