The Horsemen Of Tarentum: A Contribution Towards The Numismatic History Of Great Greece, Including An Essay On Artists Engravers And Magistrates (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164312628)

The Horsemen of Tarentum is a book written by Arthur J. Evans in 1889. It is a comprehensive study of the numismatic history of Great Greece, which includes an essay on the artists, engravers, and magistrates signatures. The book focuses on the horsemen coins of Tarentum, a city in southern Italy, and their significance in the history of ancient Greek coinage. The author provides a detailed analysis of the coins, their designs, and their historical context. The book also examines the role of artists, engravers, and magistrates in the production and distribution of these coins. The Horsemen of Tarentum is an essential reference for anyone interested in ancient Greek numismatics and the history of coinage.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.

Author: Arthur J. Evans
ISBN-10: 1164312626
ISBN-13: 9781164312628
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d