Reading Medieval European Coins by Ralph S. Walker

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Reading Medieval European Coins by Ralph S. Walker
Reading Medieval European Coins by Ralph S. Walker
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Reading Medieval European Coins by Ralph S. Walker. This book de-mystifies medieval coins.  New second edition of the only inexpensive book on understnding the unusual world of medieval European coin inscriptions. The author takes the reader through all the aspects of reading medieval European coins. He explains the styles of medieval letters, together with the idiosyncrasies of minting. Chapters on abbreviations, monograms and word separators are of great importance, along with medieval numismatic grammer. Latin, the primary numismatic language, is an important section. Another provides a brief acquaintance with other languages such as Slavonic, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew and other vernacular languages.
The helpful appendicies include (a) an illustrative list of personal names, (b) titles on medieval European coins, (c) useful words found on medieval coins, and (d) sample religious legends on medieval coins.  Also includes an expanded and updated bibliography by Allen G. Berman.  44 pp., Softcover. Attic Books, 2009. New Copy.
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