ANCIENT LITERATURE LOTS. Group lot of 2 books by Harlan J. Berk, medieval and eastern Roman gold. A useful specialised pair by Harlan J. Berk, bringing together two studies on the continuation and transformation of Roman coinage beyond the classical imperial series. Included are: (1) Roman Gold Coins of the Medieval World, 383-1453 A.D., a focused reference on the survival of Roman gold coinage from the late empire through the Byzantine period to the fall of Constantinople; and (2) Eastern Roman Successors of the Sestertius, a companion study tracing the continuation of the large bronze tradition in the eastern Roman and related series that followed the sestertius concept. A notably strong and practical pair, especially useful for collectors and researchers working in the transitional world between late Roman, Byzantine, and medieval coinage. Covers with light wear and shelf dust, spine fading, showing age and use; overall the books are in VG condition. 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.

Estimate: AUD 100