As important as the Greek and Roman cultures were in forming the basis for modern society, we are just as fascinated by the mysterious and romantic non-classical players on the stage of history. Darius of Persia; Boudicca, warrior queen of the Iceni; Charlemagne; Saladin; and countless others left their mark, and their coinage survives as a living testament to their greatness.\ Collecting coins from these cultures is a field rich with rewards, and this final volume in the Ancient Coin...
From the Land of Sheba to the Court of Ghengis Khan, the past rings with the famous names of those "other" ancients: Darius of Persia; Charlemagne; Tamerlane and countless others left their mark, and their coinage survives as a testament to their greatness. The final volume in an acclaimed series, Ancient Coin Collecting VI sheds light on many diverse civilizations that struck coinage in ancient times. This user-friendly, intuitive guide will introduce hobbyists to coins that have often been avoided as too complex, and instead reveal just how collectible this coinage can be.