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The Guide to the Catharine Page Perkin's Collection of Greek and Roman Coins is a book published in 1902 by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Greek and Roman coins assembled by Catharine Page Perkin, a wealthy Bostonian who was a passionate collector of ancient coins. The collection consists of over 1,300 coins, ranging from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century CE, and includes examples from ancient Greece, Rome, and other parts of the Mediterranean world.The book is organized into two main sections: the first provides an introduction to…mehr

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The Guide to the Catharine Page Perkin's Collection of Greek and Roman Coins is a book published in 1902 by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Greek and Roman coins assembled by Catharine Page Perkin, a wealthy Bostonian who was a passionate collector of ancient coins. The collection consists of over 1,300 coins, ranging from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century CE, and includes examples from ancient Greece, Rome, and other parts of the Mediterranean world.The book is organized into two main sections: the first provides an introduction to the history of ancient coinage and the significance of the Perkin collection, while the second is a detailed catalog of the coins themselves. Each coin is described in detail, with information on its size, weight, metal composition, and design. The catalog also includes photographs of many of the coins, as well as historical and contextual information about the rulers and historical events depicted on them.Overall, the Guide to the Catharine Page Perkin's Collection of Greek and Roman Coins is an important resource for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of ancient coinage. It provides a detailed and authoritative guide to one of the most significant collections of ancient coins in the United States, and offers valuable insights into the art, history, and culture of the ancient 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.