The Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus is a book written by William Greenwell in 1887. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient coins minted in the city of Cyzicus, which was located in what is now Turkey. Specifically, the book focuses on the electrum coins minted in Cyzicus, which were made from a mixture of gold and silver. The book provides a detailed history of the city of Cyzicus and its coinage, as well as an in-depth analysis of the different types of electrum coins that were minted there. Greenwell examines the ...
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The Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus is a book written by William Greenwell in 1887. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient coins minted in the city of Cyzicus, which was located in what is now Turkey. Specifically, the book focuses on the electrum coins minted in Cyzicus, which were made from a mixture of gold and silver. The book provides a detailed history of the city of Cyzicus and its coinage, as well as an in-depth analysis of the different types of electrum coins that were minted there. Greenwell examines the design and inscriptions on the coins, as well as their weight and purity. He also discusses the economic and political context in which the coins were used, and how they were used in trade and commerce.The Electrum Coinage of Cyzicus is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and numismatists interested in the ancient world and the history of coinage. It provides a wealth of information on the city of Cyzicus and its coinage, as well as insights into the broader economic and political context in which the coins were used.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.
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