Lot 1431

Description

Gnecchi, Comm. F and translated by Emily A. Hands., The Coin Types of Imperial Rome, Spink & Son, London, 1911 (1908 as printed in the Numismatic Circular), 1st bound edn., 28 plates, 2 synoptical tables, 75pps. Old Binding now somewhat fragile, otherwise very good and rare.

Ex. Library of Leo McCarthy with his bookplate. $$ This book is an indispensible work to any Roman coin collector, student of ancient history, or numismatist. It examines the Roman coin reverses and compiles with the coin types the list of the Roman pantheon of gods, demigods and heros. It examines their attributes, significance, implication and appearance on these coins.