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Price, Martin and Nancy Waggoner. Archaic Greek Silver Coinage - The Asyut Hoard

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Price, Martin and Nancy Waggoner. Archaic Greek Silver Coinage - The Asyut Hoard
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Price, Martin and Nancy Waggoner, Archaic Greek Silver Coinage - The Asyut Hoard, V.C. Vecchi and Sons, London, 1975, 143 pages, 2 figures, 36 plates, hardcover with dust jacket. This work is excellent reference for archaic Greek coins that are rarely encountered. "Asyut" hoard was found in Egypt in 1969 and it was the largest hoard of archaic Greek coins found up to that time. Hoard content were 900 mostly Mainland Greek silver coins that were dispersed in trade (and are being offered for sale from time to time). Authors describe and illustrate 873 pieces they were able to associate with this find. The scholarship regarding dating, mint commentaries for each city etc., utilized in the catalog is outstanding, ex Libris Stephen Huston. The "Asyut" hord was found in Egypt in 1969 and it was the largest hoard of archaic Greek coins found up to that time. The hoard content consisted of 900 mostly Mainland Greek silver coins that were disperesed in trade.