Monumental Coins

Buildings & Structures on Ancient Coinage

• Author(s): Marvin Tameanko,
• Publisher: Krause Publications
• Pages: 242
• ISBN_10: 0873417135
  ISBN_13: 9780873417136
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Antiques & Collectibles / Coins, Currency & Medals ,

Description:... "Monumental Coins" is a bountiful tapestry of numismatics, history and architecture that explores the buildings found on ancient coins and the historical and cultural importance of these structures. In addition to a comprehensive gallery of actual coin photos, coins are illustrated by line drawings to reveal fine structural details. Computer-generated plans of the buildings, along with freehand illustrations of building reconstructions allow complete understanding of these ancient wonders.