Foreign publications
Sear, David R. – Roman Coins and Their Values, London 1988, 4th edition, ISBN 0900652985
388 pages + 12 plates, format approx. 15 x 22 cm, hardcover with dust jacket, an illustrated catalog of Roman coins with valuations, the fourth edition of a price guide, containing a representative list of virtually all coins of the Roman Empire from its humble beginnings in the 3rd century BCE, through its heyday as an empire, to its fall and eventual replacement in the 5th century CE by the Byzantine Empire. The book includes biographies of the emperors, maps, and illustrations. It explains the basic elements of numismatics, including the denominational system, the meaning of symbols on coins, and mint marks and mint signs. This new edition also includes a revised section on the numismatics of the Republic and the Empire, as well as new references to imperial coins from the period 337–364 CE. A valuable reference tool on Roman numismatics for both novice and experienced collectors.
