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by Kirk Davis, 22 Apr 1995
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: American Numismatic Society,
Part 8: Macedonia II: Alexander I-Philip II.
I just received the new Vol. 8 of the SNG ANS, and for anyone interested in the Ancient Greek coinage of Macedon, this book is a must. Published in the new smaller SNG format, Vol 8: Macedon II, is a perfect match for its predecessor Volume 7; which published the ANS's holdings on Macedonian cities and tribes. This volume picks up right where Vol 7 left off, and catalogues the coinage of the Macedonian Kings from Alexander I to Philip II. This reference will be especially helpful for the coins of Philip II, as it catalogues and illustrates the numerous varieties of the famous tetradrachms, gold staters, and small AE's of which Philip issued in quantity. The work also covers posthumous issues of Philip, and contains many cross references to the works of Georges Le Rider. The catalogue contains descriptions (including dates, denominations, weights, die axes, etc) and photos of over 1000 coins, and was prepared by Hyla A.Troxell. The book is priced at only $75 US, which is another of its many good qualities. I am sure this book will be well utilized in the trade, as it replaces the need for many seperate references with one attractive and easy to use volume.
Kirk Davis
Classical Numismatics
Claremont, CA 91711
USA
+1 909 625-5426
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