Book Review

ROMAN COINS FOUND IN BRITAIN by Adrian Marsden

 

Adrian is a specialist in Roman coins, which he has collected for a number of years. He recently completed his Doctorate on "Roman Imperial Portraiture and Propaganda in the Third Century" at Oxford University. His particular interests include the contemporary imitations of Roman coins, especially those of the third century, and the coinage of the later third century.

In this book Adrian provides a general introduction for the beginner - detectorist, collector or archaeologist. It covers all the Roman coins likely to be found in Britain, including the contemporary imitations. The chapter on prices and the inserted price guide provides a realistic introduction to the values of coins in the market place at the moment. The illustrations, of which there are many, come mainly from the author's collections and these are the highlight of the book, although some have a rather overpowering "golden" cast.

Another excellent guide from Greenlight. 

 

 

Published by Greenlight Publishing 2001

ISBN 1 897738 06 4

Price   £15

Available from all good bookshops (you will probably have to order) or direct from the publishers at Greenlight Publishing, The Publishing House, 119 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1WF, United Kingdom. Telephone: 01376 521900. E-mail: info@treasurehunting.co.uk