Description

Coins of Ancient Sicily is a comprehensive guide to the coinage of the ancient Greek city-states of Sicily. Written by George Francis Hill, a renowned numismatist and former Keeper of Coins and Medals at the British Museum, this book covers the coinage of over 40 different cities and colonies, from the earliest issues of the 6th century BC to the Roman conquest in the 3rd century BC.The book begins with an introduction to the history and geography of Sicily, as well as the political and economic systems that gave rise to the coinage. Hill then goes on to describe the various denominations and types of coins produced by each city, including their designs, inscriptions, and minting techniques.Throughout the book, Hill provides detailed analysis and commentary on the significance of each coin, drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek history and culture. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the coins, as well as maps and tables to help readers understand the context in which they were produced.Coins of Ancient Sicily is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece, the development of coinage, or the art and culture of the Mediterranean world.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.