Coins, Medals And Seals, Ancient And Modern, Illustrated And Described, With A Sketch Of The History

Coins, Medals and Seals, Ancient and Modern, Illustrated and Described, with a Sketch of the History of Coins and Coinage, is a comprehensive book written by William C. Prime and published in 1861. The book provides a detailed description of coins, medals, and seals from various ancient and modern civilizations, including Greece, Rome, Egypt, and China. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of numismatics. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of coins and coinage, tracing the evolution of coins from their earliest origins to modern times. The subsequent chapters delve into the specifics of coins, medals, and seals from different civilizations, providing detailed descriptions of their design, composition, and historical significance.The book is richly illustrated with numerous engravings and photographs, providing readers with a visual representation of the coins, medals, and seals discussed in the text. The illustrations also serve to highlight the intricate details and artistic beauty of these objects.Overall, Coins, Medals and Seals, Ancient and Modern, Illustrated and Described, with a Sketch of the History of Coins and Coinage, is an informative and engaging book that is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of numismatics.Instructions For Young Collectors, Tables Of Comparative Rarity, Price Lists Of English And American Coins, Medals And Tokens, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.