Maurice Delestre Elzear Quelen (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the dispersal of AmĂ dĂ e de QuĂ len's Roman coin collection, one of the most important of its time, sold at auction in 1887. The author examines the collection meticulously, highlighting significant pieces and their historical significance. Notable is the author's expertise in Roman numismatics. The book situates the collection within a historical framework, tracing the evolution of coin use in the Roman Empire, from its humble origins to its role in imperial propaganda and economic transactions. The book also sheds light on the Roman monetary system, minting techniques, and the iconography of Roman coins, including portraits of emperors and representations of deities, historical events, and religious symbols. Through detailed descriptions and analysis, the book explores themes of power, wealth, and religious expression in ancient Rome, as reflected in its coinage. The dispersal of the collection, the author argues, marked a turning point in the study of Roman numismatics, paving the way for a new era of scientific research and appreciation of ancient coins as historical artifacts. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.