Mr david sear is a well known and knowleageable individual in ancient coins. I use this as a numismatist of ancient coins and this book is my bible along with other books by this author. How to learn more about ancient roman coins augustus coins. Website and database of all kinds of world coins including english coins from early 19th century onwards. And im glad i complete my book collection for my reference. As warren esty writes in his article, rarity and the value of ancient roman coins, there are thousands of unique coins out there, so many, in fact, that the sheer number of rare coins devalues their value as a class. Coverage of greek coins during the 1st century roman period, as.
Buy a cheap copy of roman coins and their values book by david r. I spent quite some time looking for it, until i found it in thanks for that. Unlike other areas of numismatics, the value of roman coins is not based upon rarity. Roman coins and their values by david sear and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Enough information to become knowledgeable, not so much minutia to get you flummoxed. Coniation of minor values was delegated to the senate. Roman coins and their values volume 5 9781907427459 by sear, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Though it is impossible to contain all the roman coins in a single volume, this is the best single book on coins and their approximate values given in british pounds.
Useful information on emperors, denominations, reverse types. Byzantine coins and their values byzantine coins and their values by david r. Ancient coin books and references littleton coin company. D r sear, roman coins and their values volumes i and ii iii in production spink this is the standard collectors handbook. Also, these volumes are easier to own and use than the 11 volume roman imperial coinage. This book, by its author, was recommended to me by a fellow collector of ancient coins. Ancient numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. Ancient numismatic directory, with values and images page 1 sign in.
Ancient roman coins facts and pictures pictures and facts. Pricing and grading roman coins roman coins, ancient greek. Collectible coins of imperial rome tell us about the emperors and the economic conditions of their times. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Discussion in ancient coins started by thomas c, jan 10, 2020. Sears most popular book is byzantine coins and their values. Roman coins information and value about rare roman coins. This fourth volume contains a comprehensive listing of the roman coinage of the period ad 284337 together with background information on the history of each reign and the principal characteristic of its coinage. Lists all major types of gold, silver, and bronze coins issued by republican and imperial rome over some seven hundred and fifty years. May 14, 2015 ancient coins of the roman republic a guide to collecting.
When you buy prized ancient coins, you invest in a timeless asset that can be nearly as old as civilization itself. Pricing and grading roman coins forum ancient coins. Roman coins and their values ii volume 3 book signed by author david r sear. Roman coins and their values this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. All that being said, if you are getting into collecting roman coins, this book is a must. Roman coins and their values volume 4 by david sear. The fifth and final volume in this series will complete the detailed survey of the roman coinage down to the extinction of the western empire in 476 and to the death of the eastern emperor zeno in 491. All books very useful for coin collectors i have other books from this author greek and bethantian empire. Roman coins and their values by david sear abebooks. About roman coins denominations coins of other ancient cultures identifying roman coins how to use this book mintmarks mint map pricing and grading bibliography reference catalogs cited coin terms used glossary rarity tables index of rulers photography credits additional web resources imperial catalog. The tetrarchies and the rise of the house of constantine.
These volumes are a must for any roman coin collector and are just as good as any of the specialist catalogues. Roman coins and their values ii volume 3 book signed by author david r. Over time, the denarius and the sestertii persisted for a long period and also were renamed as one of the most famous ancient roman coins in global. It is less comprehensive than rrc and ric, but significantly cheaper at. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Sear hardcover book, 532 pages see other available editions description the original edition of sears roman coins and their values was published by seaby thirtysix years ago and has been through four revisions 1970, 1974, 1981 and 1988. This fourth volume contains a comprehensive listing of the roman coinage of the period ad 284337 together with.
Roman coins were minted in bronze, silver and gold. Frederic webers website of roman coins, articles and collection french and english rgs getting started with ancient coins. The books by sear is considered the best reference book regarding ancient roman coins. Sear the byzantine empire lasted for almost a thousand years after the fall of the roman empire in the west. The pagesof hard cover book itself are of the best bond of paper. The much anticipated second volume of roman coins and their values, millennium edition rcvm hereafter, dealing with the imperial coins issued from the accession of nerva ad 96 to the fall of the severan dynasty ad 235, is a worthy companion to the first volume republic to the end of the flavians, that appeared two years ago. Im coin collectors finally i got volume 5 roman coins and their value. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Discover the best way to buy ancient coins for sale through apmex. Roman coins and their values in coin publications for sale ebay. The collapse of paganism and the triumph of christianity, diocletian to constantine i, ad 284337. Gives detailed description and valuations of over 4,300 coins and lists all major and minor personalities by means of their portrait coins. Roman coins and their values 4th edition by sear, d. The catalogue is organized primarily by ruler with the issues then subdivided by.
Roman currency for most of roman history consisted of gold, silver, bronze, orichalcum and copper coinage see. The later constantinian dynasty and the houses of valentinian and theodosius and their successors, constantine ii to zeno, ad 337 491 by david sear. Most of the coins one can order in lots are culled and so the remaining coins that are sold on places like ebay are usually not in good shape and make it hard to identify. There are two major collectors works in english that list roman coin. This latest volume in the classic series contains a comprehensive listing of. It benefits from providing rrc and ric references for all roman republican and roman imperial coins respectively. It was a very handy and easy to use reference when i was just beginning to collect roman imperials. Roman coins and their values ii volume 3 book signed by.
David r sear, roman coins and their values 1974 revised. I recently purchased the first five volumes of sears new roman coins and their values. The bronze sestetius is also an attractive option, due to its large dimensions usually 27 gr. From its introduction to the republic, during the third century bc, well into imperial times, roman currency saw many changes in form, denomination, and composition. Most collectors settle for a representative list of types in a coins and their values type of book. Roman coins and their values volume 4 by sear, david ebook. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The republic and the twelve caesars 280 bc ad 96 by sear. All the ancient roman coins were divided into various values and denominations. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. The republic and the twelve caesars 280 bc ad 96 by sear d roman coins and their values, volume i. This volume contains a comprehensive listing of the roman coinage of the period ad. Heres an excerpt the complete version is available online.
Jan 10, 2020 if a single volume, i would recommend david sears 1988 edition on roman coins. The essential one volume guide to roman coins published by user, 20 years ago though it is impossible to contain all the roman coins in a single volume, this is the best single book on coins and their approximate values given in british pounds. The period covered by this catalogue is from the reign of anastasius i 491518 until the capture of constantinople by the turks in 1453. Roman coins and their values 4th edition by sear, dr spink books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sear has continued to maintain the high level of quality in. I have had and used the 4th revised edition 1988 of sears roman coins and their values for many years. A persistent feature was the inflationary debasement and replacement of coins over the centuries. Roman coins and their values, authored by david r sear, covers the origins of roman coinage in the republican period to the end of the second imperial dynasty, and the first of the adoptive emperors nerva to the fall of the western empire and the death of the eastern emperor zeno. Roman coins and their values, millenium edition in five volumes, by david r. The republic and the twelve caesars 280 bcad 96 sear, david on. In 15 bc, he entrusted the emperor with control over the minting of gold and silver roman coins. This is a great book for iding indogreek and baktrian coins with all their monograms and kharosthi scripts and letters.
Book is in excellent condition and the author inscribed it wish the compliments of the author. For someone new to ancient roman coins, what would be the best reference book to get. It is very important that after you properly identify the issuer of the coin and you date it correctly, to identify the nominal of the coin. This beautiful hardback book contains 576 pages and is amply illustrated throughout. Roman imperial coins 27 bc476 ad the roman empire occupies a significant place in the history of western civilization, and much of that history is reflected in the coins of the era. Ancient coins of the roman republic a guide to collecting. These denominations and values were changed from time to time all through their histories. Emperors sometimes instituted new denominations of coins, while others were replaced or simply fell out of circulation.
The research is thorough and comprehensive and you. Roman coins and their values, authored by david r sear, covers the origins of roman coinage in the republican period to the end of the second imperial. Throughout the years, the values of coins have fluctuated with inflation and intentional debasing. David r sear, roman coins and their values 1974 revised edition. Ancient byzantine 3001400 ad, greek 450 bc100 ad, other, roman. The tetrachies and the rise of the house of constantine, ad 284337 by. Buy a cheap copy of roman coins and their values book. Roman coins and their values by sear, david r london. Jan 10, 2020 i have had and used the 4th revised edition 1988 of sears roman coins and their values for many years. Useful information on emperors, denominations, reverse types and mints. Collecting ancient roman coins,depending on the money you have, you can collect only a particular type of coins. To place your order please contact the book department at spink. Sear one of the most highly acclaimed multivolume, comprehensive references that catalogues thousands of roman coins, spanning nearly eight centuries.