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Early dated coins of europe 2nd ed

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In "The Early Dated Coins of Europe, 1234-1500," Robert A. Levinson presents a groundbreaking and comprehensive catalog of medieval European coins with Anno Domini dates of 1500 or earlier. This pioneering work offers a chronological listing, categorized by region, state, and mint, of all known gold, silver, and copper coins from this era. These early dated coins serve as a crucial link between medieval and modern coinage. The practice of Anno Domini dating on coins, employing Latin script, did not commence until the mid-13th century, and it took several more centuries to become widespread across Europe. Levinson's book primarily focuses on eight distinct regions where these coins were issued: Germany, Southern Netherlands, Northern Netherlands, Hapsburg lands, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Italy, and France. Within each region, the pre-1501 Anno Domini dated coins are organized chronologically. Notable features of the book include:
  • Detailed Listings: With nearly 1200 coins cataloged (twice the number found in the Frey work), readers can access comprehensive information, including full legends, descriptions, ruler names, references, weights, and rarity levels.
  • Visual Resources: The book offers an impressive collection of nearly 1000 photographs and line drawings, a remarkable feat considering the rarity of many of these coins.
The book is structured into four parts:
  1. Historical Insights: The first part provides an extensive history of early dated coinage, covering topics such as coin types, metallurgy, classifications, and more.
  2. Catalog of Coinage: The second part comprises a 173-page catalog of coins, categorized into the eight regions, offering a wealth of numismatic data.
  3. State Listings: In the third part, states issuing early dated coinage are listed by region, accompanied by the history of each state's coinage and cross-references to coins featured in the catalog.
  4. Appendices: The fourth part includes eight appendices containing alphabetical listings, translations of legends, a photographic glossary of coin types, a compilation of early dated coinage using Islamic script, and other valuable information. Additionally, a loose-leaf price guide is provided for reference.
Robert A. Levinson's "The Early Dated Coins of Europe, 1234-1500" is a seminal work that will be indispensable to numismatists, historians, and collectors interested in the rich history of European coinage. This comprehensive catalog sheds light on a crucial era in coin minting, making it an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about numismatics.

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