ROMAN. A Dictionary of Roman Coins, Republican and Imperial. Stevenson, Seth William, and Frederic W. Madden (1889). Hardcover. An important classic of nineteenth century numismatic scholarship, arranged as an alphabetically ordered dictionary to support identification, attribution, and catalogue work across the full range of Roman Republican and Imperial coinage. Built around clear, workmanlike entries, it treats moneyers and gentes, emperors and usurpers, denominations, mints, legends and abbreviations, titles and offices, and the broad vocabulary of Roman coin iconography, including personifications, deities, mythological scenes, and recurring reverse themes, making it especially useful when a type, name, or inscription needs quick confirmation and a short explanation. Many entries expand into substantial discussions that tie coin designs to historical and religious context, with references to standard older authorities and scholarly notes, and it is particularly strong where mythology and cult imagery intersect with Roman coin types, such as extended treatments of Hercules themes and related series, presented with the kind of detail that reflects a serious working reference rather than a light overview. This edition is not illustrated and is not indexed, but it remains a handy desk companion for collectors and cataloguers who value the older reference tradition and its dense, cross-referenced approach. Paper cover with tiny tears, original book cover is in great condition, overall VG from many years of use. From the personal reference library of David Allen, a well known numismatist, formed over more than 50 years and used as a long term reference for research, attribution, and catalogue work.

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