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Thompson: Alexander's Drachm Mints. 2 Volumes

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Thompson: Alexander's Drachm Mints. 2 Volumes
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Thompson, Margaret. ALEXANDER'S DRACHM MINTS. 2 VOLUMES. The American Numismatic Society. This lot includes the following volumes:
(1) Alexander's Drachm Mints. I - Sardes and Miletus. Thompson, Margaret. 1983. New York. original red cloth, gilt. (6), 98 pages. 38 plates. Fine. Numismatic Studies, No. 16. This book, the first volume on Alexander's drachm mints, gives a detailed account of the coinage produced from about 330-300 B.C. in the cities of Miletus and Sardes in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). The mints of Miletus and Sardes produced primarily coins in drachm denominations that they issued in the tens of thousands. The author's analysis of this coinage is divided into three chapters: one on issues attributed to Sardes, one on issues attributed to Miletus, and one describing sixty-six ancient coin hoards that contain specimens relevant to the chronology of these two mints. Thirty-eight high-quality plates clearly illustrate 800 coins. It is a scholarly work that will be appreciated by Classical numismatists, specialists in ancient history and economics, and students of the history of Alexander's extensive empire.
(2) Alexander's Drachm Mints. II - Lampsacus and Abydus. Thompson, Margaret. 1991. New York. original red cloth, gilt. 77, (3) pages. 34 plates. Fine. Numismatic Studies, No. 19. This book, the second volume on Alexander's drachm mints, gives a detailed account of the coinage produced from about 330-300 B.C. in the cities of Lampsacus and Abydus in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). The mints of Lampsacus and Abydus produced primarily coins in drachm denominations that they issued in the tens of thousands. The author's analysis of this coinage is divided into three chapters: one on issues attributed to Lampsacus, one on issues attributed to Abydus, and one describing forty-seven ancient coin hoards that contain specimens relevant to the chronology of these two mints. Thirty-four high-quality plates clearly illustrate over 400 coins. It is a scholarly work that will be appreciated by Classical numismatists, specialists in ancient history and economics, and students of the history of Alexander's extensive empire. Lot weight: 2 lbs 15oz. Subject(s): Ancient Coinage.