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Ancient Coin Collecting V: The Romaion/Byzantine Culture

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Ancient Coin Collecting V: The Romaion/Byzantine Culture

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The Romaioi, Greek citizens of the Roman East, stood squarely in the path of Islamic expansion and saved Europe from being overrun by powerful tribes from the Easy. Their coinage reveals a society with strong religious undercurrents and divergent philosophies, but plagued by political and financial crises.

&break;&break;Ancient Coin Collecting V: The Romaion/Byzantine Culture explores the history and art of a culture that survived for nearly 1,000 years. Through the timeless record of coins you'll learn what happened after the Fall of Rome, witness the sacking of Constantinople by marauding Crusaders, and experience the empire's last days under Constantine XI.

&break;&break;This volume is the perfect introduction to the fascinating hobby of collecting ancient coins. Author Wayne G. Sayles entertains, educates and inspires beginning and expert collectors alike, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in studying and collecting coins from antiquity. Special features include:

&break;&break;More than 300 photos, including an illustrated guide to the Emperors of Byzantium
&break;&break;A guide to coin attribution, along with denomination, dating and mint information
&break;&break;Powerful reference tools, including comprehensive index, bibliography and glossary