Lot 2493

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, 408 pp.; Thompson, J. D. A., Inventory of British Coin Hoards, A.D. 600-1500, Royal Numismatic Society & Spink & Son, London, 1956, 166 pp., 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 and are extensively indexed. A most important addition to the literature of Greek coinage. The second is a definitive study of English coin hoards. A most important and necessary work for any collector or student interested in this series.