By

Rasiel Suarez
Copyright © 2005 by Rasiel Suarez. All Rights Reserved.

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First Published January, 2005

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Suarez, Rasiel., 1969—

ERIC
st
The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins / Rasiel Suarez—1 ed.
Includes Index and Bibliographical references.
1. Numismatics. 2. Coins: Ancient. 3. Coins: Roman Imperial

ISBN 0-9764664-0-6

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Table of Contents

Foreword i
Introduction ii
About Roman Coins iii
Denominations iii
Coins of Other Ancient Cultures viii
Identifying Roman Coins xiii
How To Use This Book xiv
Mintmarks xv
Mint Map xvii
Pricing And Grading xviii
Bibliography xix
Reference Catalogs Cited xix
Imperial Catalog 1
Coin Terms Used 611
Glossary 613
Rarity Tables 614
Index of Rulers 617
Photography Credits 618
Additional Web Resources 618