Lot 581

Description

Thompson, Margaret; Morkholm, Otto and Kraay, Colin M., An Inventory of Greek Coin Hoards, International Numismatic Commission by American Numismatic Society, New York, 1973, 408pp; Thompson, J.D.A., Inventory of British Coin Hoards, A.D. 600-1500, Royal Numismatic Society & Spink & Son, London, 1956, 166pp., 24 plates. Second with tone on edge of paper and inside covers, with dust jacket, otherwise fine, long out of print, scarce, first book as new.

The first book lists and briefly describes 2387 ancient Greek coin hoards. These are arranged by period and place of burial, together with extensive indexes. A most important addition to the literature of Greek coinage. The second is a definitive study of the coin hoards of English coinage. A most important work and necessary for any collector or student interested in this series.