Ancient Coins Of Cities And Princes, Geographically Arranged And Described: Hispania, Gallia, Britannia (1846)

""Ancient Coins of Cities and Princes, Geographically Arranged and Described: Hispania, Gallia, Britannia"" is a book written by John Yonge Akerman and published in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive description of ancient coins issued by cities and princes in three regions: Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal), Gallia (modern-day France), and Britannia (modern-day United Kingdom). The book is divided into three sections, each covering one of the regions. In each section, Akerman provides a detailed description of the coins, including their size, weight, and design. He also discusses the historical context in which the coins were issued, providing insights into the political and cultural landscape of each region during ancient times. The book is illustrated with numerous images of the coins, providing readers with a visual representation of the ancient artifacts. The images are accompanied by detailed descriptions, including information about the materials used to make the coins and the techniques used to create their designs. Overall, ""Ancient Coins of Cities and Princes, Geographically Arranged and Described: Hispania, Gallia, Britannia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, numismatics, or archaeology. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed descriptions make it a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.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.