VarbanovVarbanov, Ivan. Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values. (Bourgas, 2005 - 2007). Volume I: Dacia, Moesia Superior & Moesia Inferior. (Bourgas, 2005). 468 pages, 5821 coins. Volume II: Thrace (from Abdera to Pautalia). (Bourgas, 2005). 471 pages, 5492 coins. Volume III: Thrace (from Perinthus to Trajanopolis), Chersonesos Thraciae, Insula Thraciae, Macedonia. (Bourgas, 2007). 552 pages, 4837 coins. Summary/ReviewThe long awaited English version of Varbanov’s guide to coins of the Balkans Peninsula is completed and published. This reference is vastly superior to the translation of Moushmov which is available for free on the internet. It is a comprehensive guide to the coins of the cities of Dacia, Moesia Inferior and Thrace. Over 15,000 coins are described and a substantial number of the coins are illustrated both observe and reverse. Each coin description includes a citation, if one exists, as well as a value in Euros for the coin in VF condition. Greek Imperial Coins begins with a section dedicated to describing the variety of reverses found on the coinage of the Balkans. This section is approximately 18 pages long and is vastly superior to the analogous section in Sear’s Greek Imperial Coins because all of Varbanov’s types are illustrated. There are listings of the major types, including Deities, Personifications, Colonial Types and Animals. All of the descriptions include at least one or more photographs. In the case of the Deities, details of the scenes and motifs they are likely to be found with are described as well as their Greek and Roman names. The section covering the Deities is the best overall guide that I have seen regarding the Gods on coins. After these introductory sections, the coinage catalog begins. As a prelude to each city and province, there is a very brief historical overview. Then follows the actual coin descriptions. The coin listings are Grouped by City, then by Emperor (or family member) and then by Reverse Legend. The observe legends and types are contained in tables at the start of each Emperor section, very much like RIC. Varbanov's Degrees of RarityR1 Over 1500 exemplars The "number of exemplars" seems to be an estimate of the total thought to exist, rather than a firm count of the number of published examples. Based on market records, some coins listed as R5 - R7 are common, but some are scarce or rare. Varbanov's degree of rarity is important but it is not the only factor Forum uses to assess rarity for our shop catalog listings. Key to References Used by Varbanov (with his numbering)Bold indicates references frequently used by Forum in conjunction with Varbanov. 1. Karayotov 1992
| VarbanovVarbanov, Ivan. Greek Imperial Coins And Their Values. (Bourgas, 2005 - 2007). Volume I: Dacia, Moesia Superior & Moesia Inferior. (Bourgas, 2005). 468 pages, 5821 coins. Volume II: Thrace (from Abdera to Pautalia). (Bourgas, 2005). 471 pages, 5492 coins. Volume III: Thrace (from Perinthus to Trajanopolis), Chersonesos Thraciae, Insula Thraciae, Macedonia. (Bourgas, 2007). 552 pages, 4837 coins. Summary/ReviewThe long awaited English version of Varbanov’s guide to coins of the Balkans Peninsula is completed and published. This reference is vastly superior to the translation of Moushmov which is available for free on the internet. It is a comprehensive guide to the coins of the cities of Dacia, Moesia Inferior and Thrace. Over 15,000 coins are described and a substantial number of the coins are illustrated both observe and reverse. Each coin description includes a citation, if one exists, as well as a value in Euros for the coin in VF condition. Greek Imperial Coins begins with a section dedicated to describing the variety of reverses found on the coinage of the Balkans. This section is approximately 18 pages long and is vastly superior to the analogous section in Sear’s Greek Imperial Coins because all of Varbanov’s types are illustrated. There are listings of the major types, including Deities, Personifications, Colonial Types and Animals. All of the descriptions include at least one or more photographs. In the case of the Deities, details of the scenes and motifs they are likely to be found with are described as well as their Greek and Roman names. The section covering the Deities is the best overall guide that I have seen regarding the Gods on coins. After these introductory sections, the coinage catalog begins. As a prelude to each city and province, there is a very brief historical overview. Then follows the actual coin descriptions. The coin listings are Grouped by City, then by Emperor (or family member) and then by Reverse Legend. The observe legends and types are contained in tables at the start of each Emperor section, very much like RIC. Varbanov's Degrees of RarityR1 Over 1500 exemplars The "number of exemplars" seems to be an estimate of the total thought to exist, rather than a firm count of the number of published examples. Based on market records, some coins listed as R5 - R7 are common, but some are scarce or rare. Varbanov's degree of rarity is important but it is not the only factor Forum uses to assess rarity for our shop catalog listings. Key to References Used by Varbanov (with his numbering)Bold indicates references frequently used by Forum in conjunction with Varbanov. 1. Karayotov 1992
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