Astronomical symbols on ancient and medieval coins /

Astronomical symbols on ancient and medieval coins /

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Author / Creator:	Faintich, Marshall, 1947-
Imprint:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008.
Description:	vi, 225 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Astronomy in numismatics. Numismatics, Ancient. Numismatics, Medieval. Coins, Ancient. Coins, Medieval. Astronomy -- History -- Miscellanea. Astronomy. Astronomy in numismatics. Coins, Ancient. Coins, Medieval. Numismatics, Ancient. Numismatics, Medieval. History. Miscellanea.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6671241

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ISBN:	9780786431786 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) 0786431784 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index.
Summary:	"This work hypothesizes that astronomical symbols on ancient and medieval coins were often used as a way of recording actual celestial events of that period. The author provides more than 550 figures and line drawings of coins, maps, and astronomical events to illustrate this hypothesis"--Provided by publisher.

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Call Number:	CJ161.A82 F35 2008
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