Monumental coins: buildings & structures on ancient coinage

One of the more unusual sources for lost or ruinous buildings from ancient Greece or Rome is coinage. This well-illustrated and accessible study examines a wide range of coins which recall and evoke buildings which were clearly important to Roman powers. The book is arranged by building-type, includ...

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Main Author: Tameanko, Marvin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Iola Krause 1999
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Summary:One of the more unusual sources for lost or ruinous buildings from ancient Greece or Rome is coinage. This well-illustrated and accessible study examines a wide range of coins which recall and evoke buildings which were clearly important to Roman powers. The book is arranged by building-type, including roads, harbours, aqueducts, Rome's public buildings, temples, triumphal arches and altars. Many coins are illustrated and all technical terms are explained in the glossary.
Physical Description:242 S. zahlr. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:0873417135

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