Books on Ancient Coins

Two giants of the ancient Greek coin world, Ian Carradice and Martin J. Price, wrote this book. Carradice ordered the previously chaotic Persian Siglos into time periods while Martin J. Price did the same for Alexander the Great’s empire, they came together to write this triumph! Through 154 pages and nearly 300 pictures find out how the coins we still use today were invented by the Ancient Greeks and why the designs were so important from the 7th Century B.C. to when the Romans came to dominate in the 1st Century B.C. Retailing at £25, don’t miss our special half price offer of only £12.50.

Coins and the Bible by Richard Abdy & Amelia Dowler Card covers, 121 pages, with colour illustrations throughout.

by David R. Sear Hardback with dust jacket, 360 pages. Nearly 4000 coin types listed with values and over 1500 illustrations throughout.

by David R. Sear Hardback with dust jacket, 496 pages. Over 4500 coins listed with valules and nearly 2000 illustrations.

The Local Coinages of the Roman Empire by David R. Sear Hardback with dust jacket, 672 pages, with 1750 illustrations and 10 maps.

Get the best book for beginners in Roman Coins, many collectors have started identifying Roman Coins using this book! It is a step by step guide teaching basic techniques to be able to identify the time period and denomination with clear illustrations.

Robin Eaglen is a coin collector who turned his passion into his profession. His fantastic collection was used as his inspiration for this book, a celebration indeed! It starts with a few broad chapters about collecting and coinage, then it explains the many influences behind each of the most famous Greek coins, say, history or religion. Also, slivers of fascinating information, such as, did you know Florence Nightingale found an Owl at the Athenian Acropolis and kept it as a pet?! Don’t miss this 229 page hardback treat full of colour images which normally retails at £40, at Coincraft you only need pay half price - £19.95

This is a collection of 14 papers each covering a different aspect of Judaean coinage giving a great insight into Biblical coinage and the coinage of the Holy Land. Hardback and in colour.

The Accession of Nerva to the Overthrow of the Severan Dynasty AD 96-235 by David R. Sear. Hardback with dust jacket, 696 pages, fully illustrated.

The Republic and the Twelve Caesars, 280 BC - 96 AD by David R. Sear. Hardback with dustjacket, 532 pages, fully illustrated.