| INTRODUCTIONS & HISTORIES |
| Album, Stephen | Marsden's Numismata Orientalia Illustrata Selective catalog of Islamic coins by dynasty, chronological with brief political history. Line drawings & 1975 values in text. Completely new text by Stephen Album. Good introduction & attribution guide. (Water damaaged copy with some staining & warped cover boards $15) 317p, hc, 1825RR1977, nice used | 35.00 |
| Berman, Ariel | Islamic Coins: Exhibition of L.A. Meyer Memorial Institute for Islamic Art, Jerusalem A handsome, well-presented exhibit catalog covering 460 coins in historical sequence. Maps, indexes in Arabic and English, unusually complete coin descriptions with full translations, catalog references, good illustrations 155p, oversize, sc,1976 [$25] | FIND IT |
| Broome, Michael | A Handbook of Islamic Coins Not a catalog, but a profusely illustrated general history of Islamic coinage with useful index & bibliographies. Newly reprinted. 230p, sc, 1985R06 | 48.00 |
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Bosworth, C.E. | The Islamic Dynasties Rulers, reigns & historical background 245p, 5x8, hc, 1967R80 [$20] The New Islamic Dynasties revised, expanded edition 389p, 7x10, hc, 1996 Discounted by sales@bookrunner.co.uk, or Winklesbooks@aol.com | |
| Codrington, O. | A Manual of Musalman Numismatics Alphabet, numbers, common phrases, typology, ornamentation, religious legends, proper names, titles, poetical legends, denominations, list of mint towns, eras. Superceded partly by Zambaur, but still a very important handbook for the collector. 239p, hc,1904, much reprinted. Currently OP & hard to find. [$25+] | FIND IT |
| Jordan, Arab Bank of | Introduction to Islamic Coins (Islamic Coins, A Selection of Islamic Coins Used Since the Beginning of Islam Up to the Ottoman Empire) A very basic introduction to the Medieval series with enlarged color photos. Bilingual English/Arabic. Best book I have seen for getting someone interested in the series. 95p, 8x11, hc, 1980 [$20-30] | FIND IT |
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Plant, R. | Arabic Coins & How to Read Them A basic text for reading Arabic coin inscriptions from Spain to Malaya, in lesson format. 148p, sc,1973R2000 L£15 (1st Ed. hardcover $35) | 25.00 |
| Setton, K. M., Ed. | A History of the Crusades, V1-5 Important, out of print set: I: The First Hundred Years, II: The Later crusades, 1189-1311 III: The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries IV: The Art and Architecture of the Crusader States V: The Impact of the Crusades on the Near East All 5 volumes, hc, near new: | 275.00 |
| Totten, Norman | Origins of Islamic Coinage Brief illustrated essay and handbook from prototypes through Ommayad dirhems. 26p, 7x8.5", sc, 1973 | 10.00 |
| Watt, W.M. | The Influence of Islam on Medieval Europe 125p, sc, 4.5x7, sc, 1972, NEW | 12.50 |
| Watt, W.M. & Cachia, P. | A History of Islamic Spain 210p, sc, 4.5x7", 1977 | 12.50 |
| Zambaur, E. von | Die Münzprägung des Islams Coin index of 400 publications (pre-1940) alphabetically by mint; charts show yearly mint activity; important for research. 286p,1968; OP [$150?] | FIND IT |
| GENERAL CATALOGS / SYLLOGES |
| Various Authors | Sylloge Numorum Arabicorum Tübingen Built around Stephen Album's excellent collection, his website is also your best source for acquiring them. Prices in [ ] are his prices. These are scholarly works in the Syloge format employed for Ancient Mediterranean coinages: A general essay on political and numismatic history, typoogy, bibliography, specimen catalog (not a typology) with specs, transliteration and translation of legend, and plates. All are huge 11x15" softcovers with coated stock for good photo reproduction. German text. V. 4a: Palästina (Ilisch, Lutz) 33p+18pl., 1993 [$50] (Also avaialbe from myself $45); V. 4c: Hamah (Korn, Lorenz) 56p+21?pl., 1998 REVIEW by Album [$54]; V. 14c: Balkh und die Landschaften am obern oxus (Schwarz, Florian) 180p+77pl, 2002 [$98]; V. 14d: Ghazna / Kabul (Schwarz, Florian) 62p+39pl., 1995 [$100] ; V. 15b: Nord- und ostzentralasien (Mayer, Tobias) 78p+30pl., 1998 (Reviewed ONS #165) [$65]; Forthcoming V.15c? Bukhara/Samarqand by Lutz Ilisch, English text, due Late 2007; Damascus in two volumes, by Lutz Ilisch(?), German text(?); Nishapur by Atef Mansur, English text. | |
| Various Authors | Sylloge of Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean Museum Probably less comprehensive than the Tübingen series, but similar in format and general content. All are 8.5x12" hardcovers. V. 1: The Pre-Reform Coinage of the Early Islamic Period (Goodwin, Tony) 122p+47pl, 2002; [$97 from Stephen Album.]; V. 9: Iran After The Mongol Invasion (Album, Stephen) 151?p+89pl, 2001 (Stephen Album is sold out); V.10: Arabia and East Africa (Album, Stephen) 58p+34pl, 2000, OP REVIEW by Album [$62 from Stephen Album.]; V.
6: Egypt by Doug Nicol (2007). Note: Several of these volumes are persistently offered at low prices from large internet sellers of scholarlybooks, but they do not deliver when ordered. Stephen Album generally stocks all volumes in print. | |
| Various Authors | Sylloges of coins in the Orientalisches Muenzkabinett Jena First publication in this series is Sylloge der Muenzen des Kaukasus und Osteuropas (Sylloge of the coins of the Caucasus and Eastern Europe) by Tobias Mayer, with 900 coins of Golden Horde, and 570 of Giray Khans, Armenia, Georgia, also Volga Bulghars and Kazar imitations. All with photos (too small) & Arabic legends transcribed. German text. 265p, 30x21cm, sc, 2005, List 80.20 Euros Available from publisher: Harrassowitz Verlag. The next volume planned will cover Spain and North Africa. | |
| Various Authors | Numismatics of the Islamic World (Reprint Series) Series of 56 volumes and growing, reprinting articles and essays, mostly 19th C. in French and German, on all aspects of Islamic and pre-Islamic coinages. Mostly organized by region or author. Highlights include: Markov on Djala'irid coins, Miles' history of Rayy, Sauvaire, MatŽriaux, Tiesenhausen's rare Russian publications, Zambaur's contributions, Lane-Poole's fast Arabici, Krehl's catalogue on the Oriental coins in Dresden, Nesselmann's catalogue on the Oriental coins from Königsberg, present day, Kaliningrad, Stickel's and Voller's catalogue of Jena holdings, rare articles from Soret, Stickel, Fraehn and others. Each volume runs 300-400+ pages with associated plates, 50 copies of each. Complete contents and ordering details from the publisher, Institut für Geschichte der Arabisch-Islamischen Wissenschaften; first price shown is for set, second for single volumes. | |
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Album, Stephen | A Checklist of Islamic Coins Numbered list of coin-issuing Middle-eastern Islamic rulers to ca. 1678 by denomination and often by type; ±4500 listings. Introductory essay on Islamic coin collecting & short notes on coinage and standard references throughout. Bibliography. Six-level rarity guide. Includes Central Asia but not India & eastward. No illustrations. An important collector guide and pricing tool by the acknowledged expert in the field. 1st 68p, 1993 $4; 2nd 151p, 1998 L$20 | 17.50 |
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Mitchiner, Dr. M. | World of Islam (OC&V #1) In-depth survey (4011 listings) of Islamic coins from Spain through India to Indonesia with weights, transcription and translation of legends, a widely-used numbering system, convenient side-by-side catalogue and plates, values. Historical background and useful dynastic lists for each series. Extensive mint listing. Contents in English & Arabic. A later Index to this work was created by H. Edmund Hohertz (Supplement to O.N.S. Newsletter 155, March, 1998). 503p, 8.5x12, 1977R1998, List £125, Synopsis Available at $225 from Charles Davis. | |
| Hohertz, Ed | Index to Mitchiner's World of Islam 2005 Revision of his earlier index, in MS Word format. Perhaps someone can tell me how to put this up at this site for downloading, but meanwhile you can email me and I will send you a copy as an attachment. | |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M. | Ancient Trade and Early Coinage Discusses the coinage of each region (Greece through Japan) from its origins, in light of trade, climate changes & population movements. Many series reclassified and redated, essentially updating his three-volume OC&V series published in the late 1970s. About 6000 coins catalogued with photo, valuations. Most of Vol. 1 deals with Mediterranean through Persian series, while Vol. 2 is India (punchmarks) and eastward. 2 volumes, 1420p, hc, 2004, List £150 Available from Charles Davis [$275] | |
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Lane-Poole, S. | Catalog of Oriental Coins in the British Museum Vol. I-X I: The Coins of the Eastern Khaleefehs, II: The Coins of the Muhammedan Dynasties, III: The Coins of the Turkuman House of Seljook, Uturk, Zengee, etc., IV: The Coinage of Egypt, V: The Coins of the Moors & Imams of Yemen, VI: The Coins of the Mongols, VII: The Coinage of Bukhara, VIII: The Coins of the Turks, IX: Additions to vols I-IV, X: Additions to Vols V-VIII Widely referenced 1875-91 series, reprinted 1967. Some knowledge of Arabic necessary. Blue bindings better reprint than green. 3004p+102pl, hc [$400-500] (In stock: II, IV, V, price each $55) | FIND IT |
| Album, Stephen | Marsden's Numismata Orientalia Illustrata Selective catalog of Islamic coins by dynasty, chronological with brief political history. Line drawings & 1975 values in text. Completely new text by Stephen Album. Good introduction & attribution guide. (Water damaaged copy with some staining & warped cover boards $15) 317p, hc, 1825RR1977, nice used | 35.00 |
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Tye, Robert | Jitals
The "penny" of Afghanistan & India, issued by 20+ dynasties from ca. 750-1500 AD; the "bull & horseman" coins and their varied progeny Catalog (1,000 vars.) with coin descriptions, attributions, and lovely, numbered line illustrations interwoven with a footnoted, Illustrated narrative on political and numismatic history, with maps, charts, an attribution guide, listing of legends 183p, 8.5x12, hc,1995, OP [$100] | 85.00 |
| Valentine, W.H. | Modern Copper Coins of the Muhammadan States Mainly commoner types ca. 1400-1900 AD of Ottoman & successor states, Persia (Safavids on), Afghanistan (animals, etc.), Central Asia, etc. Excellent line drawings & transliterated legends. Still very useful and often cited for Afghan & Iranian civic copper series. (1914 original with color maps $37.50) 203p, hc, 1911R1971 | 14.50 |
| PRE-ISLAMIC MIDEAST & PERSIA |
| Online BIBLIOGRAPHY for Sassanian, Parthian & other pre-Islamic seies. |
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Mitchiner, Michael | Ancient & Classical World 600BC-600AD (OC&V #2) The entire ancient world, except Europe, in one volume: Origins of Western coinage, ancient Middle eastern series, Indo-Greek, Kushan, punchmark series, Tribal & later Indian, pre-T'ang China. Extensive historical & numismatic background on all series. Detailed listings with weights, transcription & translation of all legends, convenient format with listings & photo plates side by side. M#'s are widely used and this is still an important reference. Later works expand upon and reattribute certain series: Southern India Part 1 &2, Southeast Asia.. 760p, 8.5x12, 1978R Sample Page Out of print. [$550] | 550.00 |
| Noe, Sydney P. | Two Hoards of Persian Sigloi (ANS NNM#136) Analysis of two hoards of 900+ pieces acquired 1950-52 48p+15pl, sc, 1956, Unused | 17.50 |
| Head, Barclay V. | The Coinage of Lydia and Persia Seminal work on evolution and typology of the earliest Western coinage, prior to the author's editorship of the BMC on Lydia. 63p+3pl, 8.5x11", sc, 1876R1967 Some pencil underlines. | 17.50 |
| Müller, L. et al | Numismatique de l'ancienne Afrique v1-3+supl. Still useful for Greek Africa. Good line dawing illustrations. French text. 696p, 9x11",hc,1860-74R1977, Obol reprint in single volume. | 100.00 |
| Shore, Fred | Parthian Coins and History: Ten Dragons Against Rome Along with Sellwood, a standard work. History of Parthia; Catalog of Shore collection: 483 types photo'd + separate section of 162 not photo'd . Cross-refs to Sellwood. Appendices on denominations, monograms, mints, legends, glossary. Many unpublished & reattributed types. 188p, 6x9.5, hc, 1993; (Available: Separate valuations guide $4.50) [$150?] | FIND IT |
| Sellwood, David | An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia Along with Shore, a standard work. Historical background, maps, values, line drawings, illustrations. 322p+10pl, 14x22cm,1980, 2nd Revised Ed . | 200.00 |
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Sellwood, Whittig, Williams | An Introduction to Sasanian Coins Political history, numismatic aspects, and catalog using both line drawings and photo plates. Standard work. 178p+16pl, hc, 5.5x9", 1985, OP [$50+] | FIND IT |
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Göbl Robert | Sasanian Numismatics Standard work, though Mitchiner A&C is easier to use. 1971R1990, 2000. English (1990) and German (2000) Reprints. [$30] | FIND IT |
| Shagalov, V. & Kuznetsov, A. (Rtveladze, Ed.) | Catalogue of the Coins of Chach In-depth work on the 3rd-8th Cent. bronze coinage of the Tashkent oasis (Uzbekistan); 327 specimens catalogued with photos and excellent drawings.
Bilingual Russian/English. 328p, 8.75 x 6.5", hc, 2007 | 39.00 |
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Houghton, Arthur & Lorber, C. | Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalog, Part 1: Seleucus I - Antiochus III New standard work for the series, replacing Newell Pt. 2 covering Seleucus IV Ð Antiochus XII is
in the works. 2v, 488+300p/101pl, 8x11", hc, 2002, List $225 | 199.99 |
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Houghton, Arthur & Lorber, C. | Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalog, Part 2: Seleucus IV Ð Antiochus XII; New standard work for the series, replacing Newell . 2v, 536p+119pl, 8x11", hc, 2008, List $295 | 265.00 |
| Houghton, Arthur | Coins of the Seleucid Empire from the collection of Arthur Houghton Arranged by Mint. Excellent plates. Many of coins later appeared in an NFA sale catalog. 138p+77pl+tables, 8x11", hc, 1983 | FIND IT |
| Göbl, Robert | Dokumente zur Geschichte Der Iranischen Hunnen in Baktrien Und Indien (Treatiste on the History of the Arayan Huns in Bactria and India) Hepthelite and related coinage, detailed work. German text, sc,1967 4vol: Vol I: Catalog 365 types, 276p; Vol II: Essay German text. 352p.; Vol III: Plates Good quality and useful 98pl; Vol IV: Closeup drawings 47plates of line drawings of legends, special marks, etc. Said to be difficult to use as a collector tool. OP, very difficult to find. | FIND IT |
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Meshorer, Y. | Ancient Jewish Coinage V1: Persian Period through Hasmoneans The definitive work 184p+56pl, 1982 | 25.00 |
| DeMorgan, Jacques | Ancient Persian Numismatics: Elymais Concise history and catalog of series. Plates in reprints generally good enough. French text. 45p+5pl,sc,1923-36R1971,76,79 | 12.50 |
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Van't Haaff, Anne | Catalogue of Elymaean Coinage, ca. 147 B.C. - A.D. 228 New standard (replacing DeMorgan, 1930) on this Kingdom influenced by Seleucid and Parthian neighbors. Political & numismatic history, plus detailed variety catalog with multiple, enlarged photos & clarifying line drawings. Attribution chart, concordance, appendices. CONTENTS. Publisher's REVIEW. 173p, hc, 8.5x12", 2007, List $75 | FIND IT |
| Hill, G.F. | Ancient Coinage of Southern Arabia Reprint of a 1915 article on Himyarite, Sabaean & related coinages, not up to date but an inexpensive alternative to Munro-Hay or museum catalogs. 28p+1pl, 6x9", sc, R1969 | 4.00 |
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Munro-Hay, Stuart | Coinage of Arabia Felix Pre-Islamic ocinage of Yemen. 221p+61pl, hc, 2003, Substantial Synopsis | FIND IT |
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Plant, Richard | Greek, Semitic, Asiatic Coins & How to Read Them The only work linking alphabet charts, transliterations, and clear line illustrations of coins with brief overview of the coinage itself in such a way that the reader can learn by example to translate coin legends. Includes exercises with answer key. Not only Ancient Mediterranean & Semitic, but India, Tibet, Thailand, China & Orient as well. 257p, hc, 7x10", 1979, OP [$125] THIS BOOK COMES IN AND OUT OF STOCK FREQUENTLY. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CURRENT STOCK STATUS AND PRICE | ASK |
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Sear, David (Seaby) | Byzantine Coins and their Values, 2nd 1987, Current edition. L£50 | FIND IT |
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Sear, David (Seaby) | Greek Imperial Coins and their Values includes Celtic Britain, Thrace, Pontus, Parthia, Elymais, Commagene, Judea, Nabataea, Himyrites, Characene, Persis, Mauretania, etc; no locations index 1982R1997, Current edition. List £45 | FIND IT |
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Kroh, Dennis | Ancient Coin Reference Reviews Critical reviews including usefullness, clarity, illos, availability & value. Essential for anyone buying books on Ancient Mediterranean coins. Works on Indo-Greeks & successors included. 107p, 8.5x11, sc, 1993 | 24.50 |
| EARLY ISLAMIC & TURCOMAN |
| Shams-Eshragh | Nokhostin Sekke Haye Emperaturiye Eslam (The Earliest Coinage of the Islam Empire) Ummayad, Arab-Sasanian, Tabaristan, info on reading legends. Important, mainly for list of Umayyad AR & for photos of previously unpublished examples. Persian text. 230p+?52pl, 8x10.5, hc, 1991 | FIND IT |
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Walker, J. | BMC-Muhammedan V1: Arab-Sassanian The best single reference, although there have been many discoveries since. 404p+40pl, 8vo, 1941R1967 [$200+] | FIND IT |
| Gaube. H. | Arabosasanidische Numismatik General study, not catalog. German text. Useful charts. 171p+24pl, hc, 7x10.5", 1973, OP | 27.50 |
| Mochiri, M. | Etude de Numismatique Iranienne sous les Sassanides et Arabesassanides Includes many rarities published for the first time. 2v., 524p, 1977,83 [$125] | FIND IT |
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Gyselen, R. | Arab -Sasanian Copper Coinage Catalog and extensive background on about 150 types. Standard work on this limited series, part of an ongoing Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidorum from the Osterreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften. 208p+15pl, 8.25x112", sc, 2000 Substantial Review | 125.00 |
| Goodwin, Tony | Arab Byzantine Coinage First Islamic coinage of Syria and Palestine c. 640s-690s AD based on Byzantine prototypes. Comprehensive survey of the coinage, with examples of all known mints and types illustrated and described, plus in-depth studies, on the coins of Baalbek, Jerusalem and Yubna; over 400 photos; 168p, 2005, [$40], Substantial Review | FIND IT |
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Walker, J. | BMC-Muhammedan V2: Arab-Byzantine and Post-Reform Ummayad Coins Dated, but still the most useful single work. 329pp+31pl., 1956 [$500] | FIND IT |
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Spengler & Sayles | Turcoman Figural Copper Coins & Their Iconograpy: V.1: Artuqids New standard series on pictorial Turcoman coppers. 58 major types, complete listing of mints, dates & significant varieties, extensive narrative, concordances, glossary, bibliography, dynastic charts 217p, 6x9, hc, 1992 L$35, Special to clear overstock: | FIND IT |
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Spengler & Sayles | Turcoman Figural Copper Coins & Their Iconograpy: V2: Zengids
187p, 6x9", hc, 1996 (L$35) (V3 not published) | FIND IT |
| Edhem, I.Ghalib | Catalogue des Monnaies Turcomanes (Musee Imperial Ottoman I) Former standard work. French text. Indifferent 1978 Forni reprint - plates usable but not great. 192p+8pl, 7x10", sc, 1894R1978 Unused copy. | 17.50 |
| Lane-Poole, S. | Coins of the Urtuki Turkumans 87 pieces catalogued. 44p+8pl, 1894R1960's? Softcover $8.50; Hardcover: | 12.50 |
| Artuk, Ibrahim & Artuk, Cevriye | Istanbul Arkeolohi MŸzeleri Teshirdeki Islami Sikkeler Katalogu, Vol.1 Catalogs 1375 pieces of pre-Ottoman dynasties (until about 1480 AD) with transliterations in text, enlarged photos in plates. An important work. See below for Vol.1 (More heavily used copy, front cover taped $65) 451p+58pl, 6.5x9", sc, 1971 | FIND IT |
| SPAIN, NORTH AFRICA, ARABIAN PENINSULA |
| Shams-Eshragh | Nokhostin Sekke Haye Emperaturiye Eslam (The Earliest Coinage of the Islam Empire) Ummayad, Arab-Sasanian, Tabaristan, info on reading legends. Important, mainly for list of Umayyad AR & for photos of previously unpublished examples. Persian text. 230p+?52pl, 8x10.5, hc, 1991 | FIND IT |
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Klat, Michel G | Catalogue of the Post-Reform Dirhams: The Umayyad Dynasty The new scholarly standard, replacing Walker for silver; 895 entries, all illustrated. 322p, hc, 8.5x12", 2002, OP [$175] Synopsis. Available from Steve Album | |
| Lane-Poole, S. | Coins of the Amawi Khalifahs Ummayad coins catalogued by mint & year with transcirption, translation & decent photo. Still useful. 38p+5pl, 5.5x8.5", sc, 1874R1968 | 11.00 |
| Lowick, Nicholas | Early 'Abbasid Coinage: A Type Corpus 132-218H Copies of this manuscript, edited by Elizabeth Savage, have been distributed to numerous universities and interested scholars, but its publication remains uncertain. Background Info. There is no other general work on this vast and complex coinage. | |
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Eustache, D. | Corpus des Dirhams Idrisites et Contemporains: Collection de la Banque du Maroc All known examples of the Idrisids (789-985 AD) and contemporary Moroccan dynasties; historical and numismatic commentary. French text. 393p+39pl, sc, 1971 Can be ordered direct from Bank of Morocco: Bank al-Maghrib, Musee Numismatique, BP 445, Rabat, Morocco | |
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Eustache, D. | Corpus des Monnaies Alawites, Corpus der Marokkanischen Münzen (3v.) Standard for Sharifs of Morocco. 1500(1448?)p+44(70?)pl, 1985(84?) Can be ordered direct from Bank of Morocco: Bank al-Maghrib, Musee Numismatique, BP 445, Rabat, Morocco | |
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Miles, George | Coinage of the Umayyads of Spain (ANS HNS#1) Standard work. 2vol, 602p+15pl, 6x9, sc,1950 | FIND IT |
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Miles, George | Coinage of the Spanish Muluk al-Tawa'if (ANS HNS#3) Minor dynasties after the breakup of the Ummayads sc,1954 [$50] | FIND IT |
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Hazard, Harry W. | The Numismatic History of Late Medieval North Africa (ANS #8) Standard work for Murabitid, Muwahhid & other 1000-1500AD dynasties. A complex series, and this book is difficult to use. 377p+8pl, 4to, 1952 [$600?] (There is a supplement in ANS MN, #12, 1966); CS7572 | FIND IT |
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Grabar, Oleg | The Coinage of the Tulunids (ANS#139) Standard work. 88p+3pl,1957 | 19.00 |
| Rogers, E. T. | The Coinage of the Tuluni Dynasty An early work on the series. (Reprint) 22p+1pl, sc, 8.5x11", 1877R | 4.00 |
| Miles, George | Coinage of the Arab Emirs of Crete (ANS #160) Detailed work on short series. 86p+9pl,sc,1970 [$10-15] | FIND IT |
| Nicol, Norman D. | Sylloge of Islamic Coins in the Ashmolean, V.6: The Egyptian Dynasties Egyptian mint issues of he Tulunids, Ikshidids, Fatimids, Zengids, Ayyubids and Mamluks. Catalogued by Dynasty, ruler then mint, type, and date with excellent illustrations on each facing page. Brief introduction to series. 91p + 82pl, hc, 8.5x12", 2007 | FIND IT |
| Bacharach, Jere | Islamic History Through Coins: An Analysis and Catalogue of Tenth-Century Ikhshidid Coinage Catalog of 1200 specimens and discussion of the rules of sikka as illustrated by this 10th C. dynasty ruling Egypt and Palestine. Review
here 118p, incl?pl, 9.5x6", hc, 2006 Easily available from a number of sources. [$15-16] | |
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Balog, Paul | Coinage of the Ayyubids Standard work for the coins issued by Salidin and his successors in Egypt, Greater Syria, Northern Iraq, and Yemen; 1015 types described, over 800 coins illustrated 350p+50pl, hc, 1981, BriefSynopsis Corrections & additions published by N.D. Nicol in Num. Chron. #146,1986, 37p+4pl. Available from Steve Album | |
| Shamma, Samir | A Catalogue of Abbasid Copper Coins Comprehensive listing, including. rarities from author's collection, arranged by mint & date, within provinces. Said to be difficult to use & lacking illustrations. 422 p, 8x12", 1998, Author's Synopsis | FIND IT |
| Bacharach, Jere | Islamic History Through Coins: An Analysis and Catalogue of Tenth-Century Ikhshidid Coinage Catalog of 1200 specimens and discussion of the rules of sikka as illustrated by this 10th C. dynasty ruling Egypt and palestine. Review
here 118p, incl?pl, 9.5x6", hc, 2006 Easily available from a number of sources. [$15-16] | |
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Balog, Paul | The Coinage of the Mamluk Sultans of Egypt and Syria (ANS #12) Standard work. See also supplement in Museum Notes #16, and for Baybars see Museum Notes #22 (Bates). 446p+44pl, 8x11", sc, 1964 [$500] | FIND IT |
| Ilisch, Lutz | Sylloge Numorum Arabicorum, Vol. 4a - Palestine 540 Abbasid, Ikshidid, Fatimid & Ayyubid issues. First ed. of first volume in a series of 40+ to be published over next 20? years, based on the Tübingen (Album) collection and others; German text. 32p+18pl, 11x15", sc, 1994 | 45.00 |
| Nützel, H | Coinsof the Rasulids Political and numismatic history, original German and new English translation plus notes on a new hoard of 50 pcs. by Dr. Kinzelbach 170(90?)p, 6x8.5", sc, 1891R1987 | FIND IT |
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Nicol, N.Doug | A Corpus of Fatimid Coins Introduction and catalog of 2720 pieces from 49 mints, listed in ruler/mint order.. Likely the standard work. 432p+68pl, A4, hc, 2006 Available at €155 postpaid from the publisher, or in USA $178 postpaid from Steve Album | |
| Pridmore, Fred | Modern Coins of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of the Yemen A little-known but in-depth work, including catalog of types/dates, translations of inscriptions, etc. 43p, photocopy from 1962 Seaby Bulletin | 2.00 |
| Wood, Howland | The Gampola Larin Hoard (NNM61) Best work on the bent-wire Larins, with catalog of a hoard found in Ceylon. 84p+20pl, sc, 1934 | 10.00 |
| TURKEY - OTTOMAN - ANATOLIA |
| SEE ALSO: Turcoman above. Bibliography of Ottoman numismatics. |
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Beyazit, Uslu & Kara | Ottoman Empire Coins AH 1255-1336 Covering Ottoman coins of Turkey, Tunis, Egypt and minor mints 1839-1922, this is exactly what a catalog of a modern world coin series should be, and more. Compact, logically and beautifully laid out with all of the important data, gorgeous specimens well photographed in realistic color. Key elements to distinguish varieties, transliteration of legends, attribution guides by coin size, bilingual Turkish/English, values in 3 grades. Volumes on earlier rulers are planned; for Republic series see the Deniz work. The project has its home at this website. 164p, 6x8.5", hc, 2007 | 38.50 |
| Deniz, M. Nurcan | Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Paralari 2007 & 2008 Catalog of Turkish coins, banknotes, and medals from 1255 AH with market values in three grades. Although not every type is fully illustrated, there are many gorgeous color photos of banknotes, medals, and modern commemorative coins. Many dealer ads. Turkish text. The Beyazit et. al. work is betterfor Ottoman, but this is a good catalog for Republic. 108p, sc, 7.5x10.25", 2007? Advise if interested. | |
| Artuk, Ibrahim & Cevriya | Artuk Ogullari Sikkeleri History & coinage of the Artukids with 50pp coin catalogue, 159 entries, 107 illustrated. Supercedes Lane-Poole (Amawi) & Edhem, but Turkish text. 148p+20pl, 6x9, sc, 1993 | FIND IT |
| Artuk, Ibrahim & Artuk, Cevriye | Istanbul Arkeolohi MŸzeleri Teshirdeki Islami Sikkeler Katalogu, Vol.1 Catalogs 1375 pieces of pre-Ottoman dynasties (until about 1480 AD) with transliterations in text, enlarged photos in plates. An important work. See below for Vol.1 (More heavily used copy, front cover taped $65) 451p+58pl, 6.5x9", sc, 1971 | FIND IT |
| Artuk, Ibrahim & Artuk, Cevriye | Istanbul Arkeolohi MŸzeleri Teshirdeki Islami Sikkeler Katalogu, Vol.2 Catalogs 1202 pieces of Ottoman, Republic, and generally post-Ottoman dynasties with transliterations in text, enlarged photos in plates. An important work. 527p+49pl, sc, 6.75x9.25, 1974 Well used but sound copy | 85.00 |
| Coskun & Fisekcioglu | Republic of Turkey Coins Catalogue Comprehensive catalog of 1924-77 Republic coinage with photo, detailed description, mintage, prices in 7 grades; English & Turkish text. 192p, sc, 1977? | 18.50 |
| Fisekcioglu, Güvendik | Para Annual price catalog of Turkish coins and banknotes from 1839 to date, plus selected medals and tokens. No illustrations but detailed specs. and prices in 3 grades. Dealer ads. Turkish text. (Current issue available from author). 1990 edition: 72p, 7x9", sc | 5.00 |
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Edham, Ghalib I. | Takvim-i meskukat-i Selcukiyye Rum-Seljuq Coins; Turkish text. 143p+5pl,1892R1971 | FIND IT |
| Ender, Celil | Various Titles Series of specialized, digest-sized softcover titles in Turkish language on Anatolian dynasties or cities: Coinage of Ladik (Denizli) (77p+5pl, 1994, Enlarged photos, drawings & transliterations of 42 coins from this Anatolian city Seljuk thru Ottoman periods) $25.00; Karesi, Saruhan, Aydin ve Mentese Beylikleri Paralari (218p+29pl+4cpl, 2000, 300 coins photo'd & 267 dwgs., Coinage of 4 Aegean principalities) $32.50; Candarogullari Beyligi (Isfendayarid Coins); (265p+32pl, 2003) $37.50 The Catalogue of The Germiyanid Coins (104p+15pl, 2005) $45.00 Basbakanlik Devlet Arsivleri Osmanli Arsivindeki Numismatik ile Ilgili Belgeler Katalogu (Documents of Numismatic Importance in Ottoman Archives, 208p, 1996) $30.00 REVIEW of one title by Kenneth MacKenzie. Available at prices noted from yuk464@yahoo.com (contact for shipping & payment details) OR you can order the full set of 5 from me at: | 175.00 |
| Kabaklarli, Necdet | Mangir: Copper Coins of Ottoman Empire 1299-1808 3000+ specimens (1200 dwgs), by reign, some transliterated; article on minting, distribution & circulation of copper; excludes ornamental series. English & Turkish. REVIEW by Hans Wilski. 563p+67pl, 8x11", hc?, 1999 Available at $250 from shagrath_63150@yahoo.com | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Son Alti Osmanli Padisahi Zamaninda Istanbulda Basilan GŸmŸs Paralar (#1) Appears to be a numismatic history of 1200-1336 AH. First in a series of 16? booklets of similar format. 68p+18pl, 6.5x9.5", sc, 1966 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Yildrim Bayezid'in Ogullarina Ait Akce ve Mangirlar (#2) (Akches of Sultan Bayezid's Sons) Small AR Akches of the Empire's turbulent 1402-23 period. 19pp English summary; easy to follow; 128p+15pl, sc, 1970 | 17.50 |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Sultan Mahmut II Zamaninda Darp Edilen Osmanli Madeni Paralari (#3) (Ottoman coins minted during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II) 150p+16pl,sc,1970; 20pp English summary | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Rare Ottoman Coins at Soviet Russian Museums (Moscow and Leningrad) (#4) 64p+5pl, sc, 1972, some English. | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Rare Ottoman Coins at Soviet Russian Museums: Moscow and Leningrad (suppl. #3) Sultan Mahmut II Zamaninda Darp Edilen Osmanli Madeni Paralari Approx. 155 coins listed; posthumously published, ed by C. Ender.61p+3pl,sc,1990 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Ornamental Copper Coinage of the Ottoman Empire (#5) In-depth work on Mangahir (Pul) coinage, plus an essay on Turkey's restrictive antiquities law; 16pp English summary 188p+8pl, sc, 6.5x9.5", 1975 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Ottoman Coinage during the Reign of Sultan Abdulmecid Han (#6) Detailed study of the 1255 coinage of Turkey, Egypt and Tunis, complete catalogue, varieties of flower to rt of Toughra. Extensive English summary. 160p+6pl, sc, 6.5x9.5", 1978 | 18.50 |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Ottoman Coinage during the Reign of Sultan Abdulaziz Han (#7) Detailed study of the 1277 (1861-76 AD) coinage of Turkey, Egypt & Tunis plus detailed history and catalog of coins of Yakub Beg in Sinkiang, who struck in Abdul Aziz's name for political reasons. Extensive English summary. 204p+6pl, sc, 6.5x9.5", 1979 | 18.50 |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Coinage of the Karamanids (#8) The "other" great Turkish dynasty. Extensive English summary. 167p+12pl, sc, 1982? | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Avrupa MŸzelerinde Nadir Osmanli Madeni Paralari (#9) Coins from museums in Kopenhagen, Budapest, Oxford (Ashmolean), Viyana, MŸnich, Berlin, Leningrad 96p+12pl, sc, 1984 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Coinage of the Emirates of Aidin, Emirates of Theologtues/Ephisus (#10) Coinage of the Aydincglu principality, post-Seljuk Anatolian cousins of the Ottomans; 44 coins 28p+4pl, sc, 1985 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Sultan Murad V ve Sultan AbdŸlhamid .II Dšnemi Osmanli Madeni Paralari (#11) 172p, sc, 1985; 28pp English summary | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Ottoman Coinage During the Reigns of Sultan Mehmed Resad and Sultan Mehmed Vaheddin (#12) Coinage of AH1327 and 1336 152p, sc, 1987 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Ottoman Coinage During the Reign of Yavuz Sultan Selim I Son of Bayezid II (#13) 918-926 AH/1512-20AD; 64pp English summary 253p+15pl, sc, 1989 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Rare Ottoman Coins at European Museums 96p+16pl,sc,1984; English summary. | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Darphane MŸzesi Osmanli Madeni Paralar Katalogu (Cat. of Ott. Coins at Nat. Mint Mus.) 176p+15pl,sc,1985 | FIND IT |
| Olcer, Cüneyt | Osmanli Bankasi Araciligi ile yuapilan Osmanli Devleti Borc Anlasmalari, 2v 240+368p,1989; Turkish text, English& French summaries | FIND IT |
| Pamuk, Sevket | A Monetary History of the Ottoman Empire An important new work, reviewed at EH.NET. 302p, hc, 2000, List $70 Price subject to change, as publisher raises prices frequently. | 64.50 |
| Pere, Nuri | Osmanlilarda Madeni Paralar (Coins of the Ottoman Empire) Long-time standard general work, still much used for silver and gold. Brief English synopsis of introductory material. Excellent plates. Jem Sultan is better for coppers. 309p+96pl, 7x10", hc, 1968 [$150-200] | FIND IT |
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Sear, David (Seaby) | Byzantine Coins and their Values, 2nd 1987, Current edition. L£50 | FIND IT |
| Sreckovic, S. | Akches, V.1 (Orhan Gazi -Murad II) The definitive work on the small silver Akche, basic coin of the early Ottoman Empire. History & numismatic info, catalog with good enlarged photos, drawings of details. 190p, 6.5x9.5, sc, 1999 | 62.50 |
| Sreckovic, S. | Akches, V.2-5; Osmanlijski Novac Kovan Na Tlu Jugoslvije;, and Ottoman Mints & Coins Detailed histories and catalogs illustrated with good photos and line drawings of these small silver coins. Mostly in English. For availability of these works contact Tom Clarke in Davie, FL, USA: ocl-tom@ix.netcom.com, or see Steve Album. | |
| Sultan, Jem (Holberton, W.) | Coins of the Ottoman Empire & The Turkish Republic Most comprehensive catalog on Ottoman and Republic & far better on copper than Pere. 4489 coins, medals & counterfeits; 118 plates are enlargements. 2v, 457p+353pl, 7x10", boxed, 1977 OP [$200] | FIND IT |
| Sultan, Jem (Holberton, W.) | The Ever Victorious: A Beginners Guide to Ottoman Numismatics A basic guide for new to intermediate collectors; CONTENTS 95p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1972, OP [$15?] | FIND IT |
| Turkish Num. As. | Bultin #1,2,4 (1976,77,79) Early copies of annual pub. with articles on Turkish numismatics Set. | 15.00 |
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Wilski, Hans | Countermarks on Ottoman Coins) Over 500 c/mks discussed with drawings, photos & tables. Ottoman 15-20th C. & Aegean (Greek) 1880-1920. Chapters on forgeries & assay marks. Supercedes Lachman & MacKenzie; A New Table of Countermarks, (136p, hc, 2002, Synopsis supplements this work. 305p+36pl, hc, 6.5x9.5, 1995, Synopsis | FIND IT |
| Kilar. Rifat | Türk Nümismatiginde Jetonlar I First of proposed 3-vol set, covers Republic (1923-) tokens, esp. Phone, Transport & other public services. Good drawings, rarity guide. Includes some scrip. 235p, 5.5x7.5", sc, 1989 | FIND IT |
| Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi | Coin Exhibition Catalogs A series of handsomely-produced exhibition catalogs by various authors, with enlarged color photos, mostly bilingual, 14-24p. each (some longer). I am not sure whether any is comprehensive enough to be particularly useful, though the two Beyliks catalogs by Sentürk & Johnson are important. Price noted for those in stock:
Rare Selcuk Coins and the Coins of Siyavus Cirmi; The Tulunids & Their Coins; The Mongols of Persia & Their Gold Coins;
Nadir Osmanli Madeni Paralari (Rare Ottoman Coins) (NY#1 $6);
Selcuklular'in nadir Paralarindan bazilari ve Cimri'nin sikkeleri (NY#2 $6);
Tolunogullari ve Paralar (The Tulunids and their Coins) (NY#3 $6);
Iran Mogollari ve Altin Paralari (The Mongols of Persia and their Gold Coins) (NY#4 $6)
Nadir Osmanli Madeni Paralari (Rare Ottoman Coins) (NY#5 $6);
Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Madeni Paralari ve Madalyalari 1923-1973 (NY#6);
Arab-Sasani Paralari (The Arab Sassanian Coins) (NY#7);
Arab-Sasani Paralari II (The Arab Sassanian Coins) (NY#8);
Nadir Osmanli Madeni Paralari (Rare Ottoman Coins) (NY#9 $6);
Madeni Paralar Sergisi;
Power & Skill: The Two Faces of a Coin (Selhuks V.1);
A Rainbow Linking East and West: Coins of the Seljuks (V.2);
The Wind Blowing From Asia to Anatolia: An Exhibition of Beylik Period Coins (#3);
Heads and Tales: The Two Faces of Sovereignty (Beyliks, continued) (#4);
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| PERSIA - IRAN |
| SEE ALSO: Pre-Islamic Middle East (above) |
| Miles, George | Excavation Coins from the Persepolis Region (ANS#143) Useful for Abbasid coppr. 121p+21pl, 6x9, sc, 1959 | 15.00 |
| Walker, John | The Coinage of the Second Saffarid Dynasty in Sistan (ANS#72) Obsolete. 46p+10pl, 4.5x6.4", sc,1936 | 17.50 |
| Treadwell, Luke | Buyid Coinage: A Die Corpus 322-445 AH 270p+172pl, A4, 2001, List, Synopsis Available at $95 postpaid from Stephen Album (Album@sonic.net). | |
| Kolbas, Judith | The Mongols in Iran: Chingiz Khan to Uljaytu (1220-1309 AD), History of complex coinage series 1220-1309, illustrating major types in text; not a catalog; revised PhD Thesis. [$100] 414(432?)p, hc, 9.5x6", 2005 | FIND IT |
| Federov-Davidov, G.A. | Monetary System of the Golden Horde Importance of weight standards in understanding coinage. Unclear whether it is a catalog. Russian text; English summary. 352p, hc, 2003 [$75]
A U.S. dealer selling this book: rarestcoins@hotmail.com | FIND IT |
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Diler, Ömer | Ilkhans: Coinage of the Persian Mongols The new definitive work, completed after the author's death in an English-language edition of 300 copies (Turkish version also exists). Catalog by ruler and mint, with all types drawing-illustrated for clarity. 655p+12cpl, 8.75x12.25", sc, 2006 | 115.00 |
| Album, Stephen | Coins of Iran After the Mongol Invasion Ilkhanid, Timurid, Qara Quyunlu, Aq Quyunlu, Safavid, Qajar, Durrani & others, from the Ashmolean and Shama Samir collections. Not comprehensive, but good coverage of Durrani and very informative for other dynasties. 1797 coins from more than 160 mints, 32 dynasties. ?pp+89pl, sc, 2001? Available at $88 from Stephen Album. | |
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Album, Stephen | A Checklist of Islamic Coins For Ilkhanid and post-Mongol Iran up to the 1600's this is the best catalog. Numbered list of coin-issuing Middle-eastern Islamic rulers to ca. 1678 by denomination and often by type; ±4500 listings. Introductory essay on Islamic coin collecting & short notes on coinage and standard references throughout. Bibliography. Six-level rarity guide. Includes Central Asia but not India & eastward. No illustrations. An important collector guide and pricing tool by the acknowledged expert in the field. 1st 68p, 1993 $4; 2nd 151p, 1998 L$20 | 17.50 |
| Markov, A.K. | Katalog Dzhelairdskikh Monet Dated but useful catalog of Jalayrid coins, reprinted as part of the "Numismatics of the Islamic World" series above, also a good quality numbered reprint of 100 in 1989, copies appearing on Ebay fetch about $50-55 199p+9pl, 34x25.5cm, 1897R1989 | FIND IT |
| Farahbaskhsh, H. | Iranian Hammered Coinage 1500-1879 A series of plates illustrating coins of the Safavids, Afghans, Afshars, Zands and Qajars with descriptions, transliterations & metrology. Bilingual Arabic/English; As important as diBorgomale & BM. 118pp/pl, 8.5x12", sc, 1975R2006 [$35] A 2007 reprint with new cover is offered regularly on ebay at $35 postpaid. | FIND IT |
| Rabino di Borgomale | Coins, Medals, and Seals of the Shahs of Iran 1500-1941 Numismatic history and description of types for a wide period of Iranian history. Not a catalog, but full of useful information; essential for Safavid & later. No plates. (scarce editions of 1951 & 1974 include plates). 108p+8charts, sc,1945R1973 OP? | 15.00 |
| Sarfaraz, Ali Akbar & Avarzamani, Feridoun | (Iranian Coins) Textbook on coins from earliest thru Qajar (or end of Zand?); Farsi text. 3000 copies. Produced for university students. 291p, sc, 2000 | 26.50 |
| ARMENIA / GEORGIA / CRIMEA / KHAZARS / KURDS |
| Armenian Numismatic BIBLIOGRAPHY. |
| Bedoukian, Paul Z. | Coinage of the Artaxiads of Armenia (RNS Special Pub. #10) History and catalog of the earliest Armenian coins (ca. 189BC) to ca.6 AD; 168 coins catalogued. 91p+8pl, 8x10", hc, 1978 | 40.00 |
| Bedoukian, Paul Z. | Coinage of Cilician Armenia ANSN #147 Extensive background, history & highly detailed catalog (2249 pieces) from Armenia's most numismatically prolific period, 1080-1375AD. There is a revised 1979 reprint, and a condensed version published as Medieval Armenian Coins in 1971 524p+48pl,6x9",sc,1962 | 90.00 |
| Bedoukian, Paul Z. | Selected Numismatic Studies Includes most useful work on Roupenid 570p, 1981 [$35] | FIND IT |
| Nercessian, Y.T. | Attribution and Dating of Armenian Bilingual Trams (ArNS#2) Specialized work on the attrractive Horseman trams of Hetoum I (1226-70) & their relation to Seljuq coinage. 36p+12pl, 6x9, sc, 1983 | 8.50 |
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Lang, David M. | Studies in the Numismatic History of Georgia in Transcaucasia (ANS 130) Standard western-languare reference, covering all periods in depth with extensive history. (supplement in ANS MN, V.12, 1966) 138p+15pl,sc,1955 | FIND IT |
| Gagoshidze, Lulon et. al. | Money in Georgia From Colchian through Islamic, Russian, and independent coinages; 864 color illos, bilingual, bibliography 280p, 2000 [$100] | FIND IT |
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Lebedev, V., Markov, Dmitry & Koifman, A | (Shaddadid Coinage) Coin production & monetary circulation in the Shaddadid Emirate (Kurds in Armenia), Janza Mint, middle 10th to 11th C. Catalog of types, line drawings, photo platesq. Russian text. 126p+9pl, 11.5x6.5", hc, 2007 | 25.00 |
| Retowski, O. | The Genoese-Tartar Coinage Top notch work on this 15th century Genoese colony in Crimea, English translation. 51p+6pl, 8.5x11, sc, 1906RR1984 OP? [$10-15?] | FIND IT |
| Retowski, O. | Die Munzen der Girei Standard work on the Islamic style coinage of Crimea (Tartars). 302p+30pl, hc, 1905R1982 | FIND IT |
| Shake, Glen | Coins of the Khazars Historical sketch and discussion of the few Islamic-imitative coins attributed to this mysterious Caspian Empire between Byzantium and the Ummayads which traded with the Vikings and whose rulers converted to Judaism in 740 AD. 91p, 8.5x11, sc, 2000 | 9.00 |
| CRUSADERS |
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Malloy, Preston, et al | Coins of the Crusader States Comprehensive catalogue of Greek and Levant issues with legend transcriptions, cross-refs, historical background. A revised 2004 reprint with 533p, 11 plates, hc, list $75.00 is now available, but I am not stocking it. Apparently the prices booklet has not been revised , and I have the 1994 booklet at $8.50 | FIND IT |
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Metcalf, D.M. | Coinage of the Crusades and the Latin East 580p, new 2001 expanded edition L£54 | FIND IT |
| Schlumberger, G | Numismatique de L'Orient Latin One-time standard on Crusader Kingdoms. This is the 1954 reprint of the Plates volume ONLY 21pl+map, hc, 8x12", 1878R1954 | FIND IT |
| Setton, K. M., Ed. | A History of the Crusades, V1-5 Important, out of print set: I: The First Hundred Years, II: The Later crusades, 1189-1311 III: The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries IV: The Art and Architecture of the Crusader States V: The Impact of the Crusades on the Near East All 5 volumes, hc, near new: | 275.00 |
| Setton, K. M., Ed. | A History of the Crusades, V6 The Impact of the Crusades on Europe Includes "Crusader Coinage with Greek or Latin Inscriptions" by John Porteus and "Crusader Coinage with Arabic Inscriptions" by Michael Bates & D.M. Metcalf. plus 9 historical essays including the Ottoman involvement in the Crusades, and the Bibliography for the series. 728p, Ovo, hc, 1989 OP | FIND IT |
| JUDAEA - PALESTINE - HOLY LAND |
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Meshorer, Y. | Ancient Jewish Coinage V1: Persian Period through Hasmoneans The definitive work prior to Treasury. 184p+56pl, 1982 Remaindered. | 25.00 |
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Meshorer, Y. | Treasury of Jewish Coins English edition of Hebrew original, replaces A.J.C. Vol 1 & 2 & Supplement, but due shortly from the ANS is Coins of the Holy Land, presumably a more recent version. 280p+80pl, hc, 2001 | FIND IT |
| Meshorer, Y. | TestiMoney Stories, themes, and monies of old Testament and early Christian period illustrated with excellent enlarged color photos of coins and other objects from the Israel Museum. A step beyond Yeoman's Moneys of the Bible. 63p, 8.5x11, hc, 2000 | 25.00 |
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Hendin, David | Guide to Biblical Coins 4th ed. 300+ listings, history, values by Kreindler, biblical quotations, line drawings, cross-references 512(474?)p+38pl, 6x9, hc, 2001 [$70] | FIND IT |
| Ilisch, Lutz | Sylloge Numorum Arabicorum, Vol. 4a - Palestine 540 Abbasid, Ikshidid, Fatimid & Ayyubid issues. First ed. of first volume in a series of 40+ to be published over next 20? years, based on the Tübingen (Album) collection and others; German text. 32p+18pl, 11x15", sc, 1994 | 45.00 |
| Yeoman, R.S. | Moneys of the Bible Illustrated essay on Judaean coinage and other money types mentioned in the Bible. 64p, sc, 6x9", 1982 Durst Repr. | 5.00 |
| Shake, Glen | Coins of the Khazars Historical sketch and discussion of the few Islamic-imitative coins attributed to this mysterious Caspian Empire between Byzantium and the Ummayads which traded with the Vikings and whose rulers converted to Judaism in 740 AD. 91p, 8.5x11, sc, 2000 | 9.00 |
| AFGHANISTAN & CENTRAL ASIA |
| SEE ALSO: Sogdian. BIBLIOGRAPHIES: Sogdian. Hunnic & Central Asian |
| Badarch, Nyamaa | The Coins of Mongol Empire and Clan Tamgha of Khans (XIII - XIV) Catalog of Chingizid, Chaghatayid, Golden Horde, and Ilkhan coins in Mongol (Uighur and Phag's-pa) script with enlarged photo, line dwg & translated legends for a well-chosen sampling. Analysis of tamgha symbol on coins. Bilingual English/Mongol; lavish, attractive book. 254p, A4, sc/hc, 2005; Ordering details from the author at: Lhanaa@hotmail.com | |
| Göbl, Robert | Dokumente zur Geschichte Der Iranischen Hunnen in Baktrien Und Indien (Treatiste on the History of the Arayan Huns in Bactria and India) Hepthelite and related coinage, detailed work. German text, sc,1967 4vol: Vol I: Catalog 365 types, 276p; Vol II: Essay German text. 352p.; Vol III: Plates Good quality and useful 98pl; Vol IV: Closeup drawings 47plates of line drawings of legends, special marks, etc. Said to be difficult to use as a collector tool. OP, very difficult to find. | FIND IT |
| Naoto Hattori | Khulba: Studies on the Islamic coinages in Central Asia Self-published booklets of high-quality scholarship on newly discovered types of Islamic Central Asian dynasties, with color photocopy plates. English. 9 vols+2 indices, 487p, 167 photos, 1992. Available at $250/set postpaid registered surface mail from the author: info@rto.co.jp | |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M | Early Coinage of Central Asia Choresmia, Yueh Che, Sogdiana, Graeco-Saka states, regional Kushan coinages, etc. (no square-holes) 77p+17pl, sc, 1973 List £15 | FIND IT |
| Mitchiner, Dr. M | Multiple Dirhems of Medieval Afghanistan Historical backaground & catalog of oversized Ghaznavid & Samanid 4-Dirhem series, the world's first crown-sized coins. 147p, 1973, Brief Synopsis | 27.50 |
| Atahodjaev, Anvar | The Corpus of Samanid Copper Coins
A work in progress. Let me know your interest and I will advise when available from myself or other sellers. | |
| Schwarz, Florian | Sylloge Numorum Arabicorum Tübingen V. 14d: Ghazna / Kabul Background, catalog & excellent plates of the Album collection plus additions. Covers Bamyan, Panghir,Kandahar, Khwarezm, Ghazni, Farawan, Firuzkah,Kabul,Andaraba & thus of interest to India collectors. 62p+39pl., 11x15", sc, 1995 | FIND IT |
| Uzbekistan, Nat. Bank of | Catalogue of Antique and Medieval Coins of Central Asia Selected ancient through modern coins from their collection, not comprehensive nor usefully organized, but good specimens with gorgeous, color photos & basic attribution. 100 Coins in each of 4 volumes. Bilingual. 73-100p/vol, 8x12", sc, 1999-2001 [$90] | FIND IT |
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Tye, Robert | Jitals
The "penny" of Afghanistan & India, issued by 20+ dynasties from ca. 750-1500 AD; the "bull & horseman" coins and their varied progeny Catalog (1,000 vars.) with coin descriptions, attributions, and lovely, numbered line illustrations interwoven with a footnoted, Illustrated narrative on political and numismatic history, with maps, charts, an attribution guide, listing of legends 183p, 8.5x12, hc,1995, OP [$100] | 85.00 |
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Deyell, J. | Living Without Silver Scholarly study of Afghan - North Indian coinage c. 750-1250 AD especially Bull & Horseman series, with catalog. 388p+36pl, hc, 6x9",1990. [1999 sc Repr $5; hc $40] | FIND IT |
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Rahman, Aman Ur | Zahir Uddin Muhammad Babur. A Numismatic Study Historical and numismatic background of this Central Asian series which preceded Akbar's more Indianised issues. Catalog employs multiple, beautifully color-photographed specimens and computer enhancements to clearly illustrate types for the first time. Includes Agra AE, countermarks, forgeries. 103p+37cpl,8.5x12, hc, 2005, price $50 For ordering information contact author. | |
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Whitehead, R. B. | Catalogue of Coins in the Punjab Museum, Lahore, Vol 3: Nadir Shah and the Durrani Dynasty Much numismatic and historical information plus catalog of 1327 AE,AR,AV coins of this Afghan dynasty which ravaged N.W. India in the 18-19th Century; standard work on series 196p+14pl, 1934PakR1977 Mediocre reprint, poor plate quality, mould spotting on cover. | 18.50 |
| Hamidi, Hakim | A Catalog of Modern Coins of Afghanistan Early type/variety catalog on machine-struck coinage with some historical background, useful in explaining KM variety breakdowns. 60p+19pl, sc, 1967 | FIND IT |
| XINJIANG / CHINESE TURKESTAN |
| SEE: ANCIENT (Cast) MODERN (Machine struck) |
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Jiang Qixiang, Ed. | Xinjiang Numismatics Not only a coffee-table book with stunning layout and color photos of nice specimens, but a comprehensive type catalog of native coinages from ca.200 AD: pre-Islamic, Islamic, cash, paper, & the odd gold or brass bar. Bilingual Chinese & English, 245p, 8.5x11, hc, 1991 | 110.00 |
| Wang Yong Sheng | (Xinjiang Historical Money) Appears to be a comprehensive history of Xinjiang coins and banknotes. The 983 plated items (all color) do not make as comprehensive a catalog as Xinjiang Numismatics but the depth of varieties pictured - such as 11 varieties of the 1949 Dollar - suggests a very detailed history. Chinese text; English Contents. 564p, hc, 7.5x10.5", 2007 | 125.00 |
| Jiang Qixiang, et. | Xinjiang Hei Han Chao Qianbi... (Xinjiang Black Khan Dynasty Coins) Covering Kara Khan (Karakhanid) copper coinage in Sinkiang, rubbings in text & 45 enlarged photos. Chinese text. By China's foremost Islamic numismatist.152p+14pl, 5.5x8", sc, 1990 | FIND IT |
| INDIA |
| Many more listings: SULTANATES MUGHAL EMPIRE |
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Goron, Stan & Goenka, J.P. | Coins of the Indian Sultanates Catalog of 3000+ types, most with translations & transliterations, cat #, photo, rarity estimate; bibliography, ruler index, mint index. This is a work of high scholarship well beyond previous standard works. 564p, hc, 9x11.5", 2001 List Rs3000, Brief Synopsis BACKORDERED, due July | 95.00 |
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Rahman, Aman Ur | Zahir Uddin Muhammad Babur. A Numismatic Study Historical and numismatic background of this Central Asian series which preceded Akbar's more Indianised issues. Catalog employs multiple, beautifully color-photographed specimens and computer enhancements to clearly illustrate types for the first time. Includes Agra AE, countermarks, forgeries. 103p+37cpl,8.5x12, hc, 2005, price $50 For ordering information contact author. | |
| Liddle, Andrew | Coinage of Akbar: The Connoisseur's Choice Non-comprehensive type & mint catalog (42 AV; 77 AR; 67 AE) with known dates, all with written descriptions and illustrated in color plates (AE only fair). Chapters or appendices on mints, mint epithets, phrases, couplets in Arabic transliterated and translated, symbols & ornaments, dates, political history, rarity guide, numerous maps. Detailed review 89p+34cpl, 8.5x11.5, hc, 2005 | 27.50 |
| SILK ROAD |
| Doo, Roger | Sichou zhi lu guguo qianbi (Coins of the ancient kingdoms on the Silk Road) An introduction for Chinese readers to Silk Road coinage. Chinese text. Rubbing plates of Sassanian thru early Islamic coins. 85p+11pl, 4.5x7, sc, 1992 | 15.00 |
| Katsumi Tanabe | Silk Road Coins: The Hirayama Collection Catalogue of a 1993 BM exhibit on the coinage of the Silk Road trade between Europe & the Orient with essays on culture-elucidating symbols. ±200 b&w photos of Achaemenid, Seleucid, Parthian, Indo-Greek/Scythian, Kushan, Sasanian,Hepthalite & other Central Asian/Indian, plus antiquities. Japanese & English text. 122p, 8x12, sc, 1993 [$25] | FIND IT |
| Katsumi Tanabe, Ed: (Joe Cribb & Helen Wang) | Studies in Silk Road coins and culture: papers in honour of Professor Ikuo Hirayama on his 65th Birthday, 15 papers from 4/93 BM conference; Bopearachchi (Nasten, new late Indo-Gk ruler), Thierry & Rhodes (Tang coins from Sinkiang), Stein coll. of Central Asian coins, etc. Good plates. 332p, hc, 8.5x12", 1997 (Detailed review ONS Newsletter #152, available from Spink) | FIND IT |
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Wang, Helen | Money on the Silk Road Examines the money of Easter Central Asia to 800 AD. Review and ordering details available from British Museum. 308p+8pl,12x8.25", sc, 2004 | |
| Xinjiang Num. Soc. | Xinjiang Numismatics 2004/3 Special issue devoted to Silk Road numismatics, 25 articles on Sasanian, Byzantine, Islamic and Chinese-style coinages. Chinese text. 222p, 7qx10q", sc, 2004 | FIND IT |
| AFRICA - ETHIOPIA - AXUM |
| SEE ALSO: European Clonial listings. |
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Munro-Hay & Jensen, Jules | Aksumite Coinage Major revision of 1984 Coinage of Axum, and considered a better general work than 1999 Catalogue of the Aksumite Coins in the BM. Good enlarged photos of multiple specimens in plate section, catalog #s, source listings & revised chronology. 285p+75pl, hc, 6.5x10, 1995 [60.00] | FIND IT |
| Munro-Hay, Stuart | Catalogue of the Aksumite Coins in the B.M. Includes unrepresented types as well to make it a comprehensive reference, though the 1995 work is considered better overall. Sixty-nine excellent plates. 47p+69pl, hc, 8x10, 1999; REVIEW by Vincent West | FIND IT |
| Munro-Hay, S.C. | Coinage of Axum History and comprehensive catalogue of the series with line drawings rather than photos. Better for quick identification & basic information than the revision. 168p, hc, 1984 | FIND IT |
| Vaccaro, F | Le Monete di Aksum 73 Types, photo, etc. Italian text. 42p, sc, 1967 | FIND IT |
| Pankhurst, Richard | The History of Currency and Banking in Ethiopia 57p. article in Ethiopia Observer Magazine, 1965 (V4); Detailed, exhaustive article on coinage and monetary affairs from middle ages until 1935; primary source for Gill. Entire magazine, with other articles: | 7.50 |
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Gill, Dennis | The Coinage of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Italian Somalia Award-winning standard work with history, numismatic history (including primitive currencies) and comprehensive 18-20th Cent. catalog. Generally good photos, cat #s & Y#s/P#s, specs, detailed descrip, mintage & valuations for coins, patterns, tokens, medals, paper. Handsomely produced. 342pp, 7.5x10", hc, 1991. OP [$100+] | FIND IT |
| Florine, Ivan | Africa Mint Catalog Both a marketing tool for a series of African collector-coins, and a pictorial gallery of 231 African ethnographic monies. Coins are mostly 26-28m with a welter of metals and bimetal versions which KM does not fully list. Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Central African Rep., Congo Dem. Rep., Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Sahara Arab Dem. Rep., Senegal, Togo. Themes: Animals, Ethnographic monies, Presidential portraits, Tribal cultures. Multilingual. Price list insert. 105p, sc, 5.75x8.25", 2006 | 29.50 |
| Rebelo De Sousa, F. | Moedas de Angola Lavish color-illustrated history and catalog of money from ethnographic items to 1963 from Banco de Angola. Portuguese text with brief English summary. 116p, 8.5x9", hc, 1967 | FIND IT |
| Vice, David | The Coinage of British West Africa and St.
Helena Extensive history & catalog; tokens too. 237p, 7x10,
1983 | FIND IT |
| MODERN ISLAMIC STATES |
| SEE ALSO: Turkey and Africa listings above. |
| Ayoub, Abdo | La Monnaie Du Liban Coins and paper 1919-2004, color photos. French text. Available from French dealer CGB.fr 216p, hc, 2004 | |
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Beyazit, Uslu & Kara | Ottoman Empire Coins AH 1255-1336 Covering Ottoman coins of Turkey, Tunis, Egypt and minor mints 1839-1922, this is exactly what a catalog of a modern world coin series should be, and more. Compact, logically and beautifully laid out with all of the important data, gorgeous specimens well photographed in realistic color. Key elements to distinguish varieties, transliteration of legends, attribution guides by coin size, bilingual Turkish/English, values in 3 grades. Volumes on earlier rulers are planned; the project has its home at this website. 164p, 6x8.5", hc, 2007 DUE MAY, reserve now. | 38.50 |
| Clarke, Robt.& Mohabat-Ayin, A. | Modern Coinage of Iran 1876-1974 Listing with photo of each type and date, prices in five grades by date. Legends translated. No cat #'s. 86p, 5.5x8", sc, 1974 | 5.75 |
| Darley-Doran, Robt. E. | History of Currency in the Sultanate of Oman Lavish, oversize profusely illustrated history from the Central Bank of Oman, covering early dynasties through modern coins & banknotes. Excellent, enlarged color photos of all types. English & Arabic text 143p, 9-3/4x12", hc, 1990 | FIND IT |
| Darley-Doran, Robt. E. | History of Currency in the State of Bahrain 174p, 9.5x11.5", hc, 1997(96?), | FIND IT |
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Hafner, Walter | Lexicon of the Maria Theresien Taler Cataloguing over 100 MT Thalers including original issues & fractionals, numerous restrikes, an overstrike, many Asian & African c/s (some false), and two chop-marked (one quite heavily!). Brief introduction; good plates cat #'s, attribution, differentiating details, mintage, price in three grades. Looseleaf 1987 supplement with 40 additional listings, corrections, and "how to find" section. Bilingual. 52p+42pl, 8.5x6", sc, 1984 + 13p, 8x11.5", 1987 | FIND IT |
| Hamidi, Hakim | A Catalog of Modern Coins of Afghanistan Early type/variety catalog on machine-struck coinage with some historical background, useful in explaining KM variety breakdowns. 60p+19pl, sc, 1967 | FIND IT |
| Kamyshev, Alexander | Numismatic Heritage of Kyrgyzstan Attractive color work, numismatic history and catalog of 169 coins, early through modern, not comprehensive for any dynasty, but produced or used in Kyrgestan. Separate Russian/Kyrgiz/English sections. Many enlarged photos, most a bit dark 127p, 8x10.5", hc, 2002 [$45] Available from this Russian seller. | |
| Kasbati, Rafiq & Qureshi, Yahya | Bank Notes Coins Catlogue of Pakistan Post-1948 coins & bank notes. Reduced photos of coins but slightly more variety info than KM, x-refs to KM#s; banknotes larger than Pick. Local market values in 3 grades. 68p, 7x9", sc, 2003 | 14.50 |
| Sanchez-Girón Blasco, Jose | Monedas de Marruecos 1879-1971 Detailed type/date catalog of machine-struck Moroccan coins; Spanish text; Price insets exist for US$, Pesetas & Dirhams with different price structures for each market. 77p, 5.5x8.5", sc, 1972 | 18.50 |
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Schwann, Fred & Boling, Joseph | World War II Remembered Brief histories of the WWII period and its effect on numismatic items for over 100 countries, with a meticulous catalog of coins, emergency & P.O.W. money, tokens, medals, decorations, banknotes, scrip, etc. Many items are not found in conventional references for the given countries. 864p, 8.5x11", hc, 1995 [$65] | FIND IT |
| Schweikert, H. | Les Monnaies Tunisiennes depuis 1859 Photo-illustrated catalog of 156 types since 1860. French text. 80p, sc, 6.5x9.5", 1973, OP | 17.50 |
| Tababa'i, Jamal | Machine Struck Iranian Coins Photo-illustrated (catalog?) of modern Iran, some earlier items. Farsi text. 240p, sc, 1996; [$15] | FIND IT |
| Davenport, John | The Dollars of Africa, Asia & Oceania Usual Davenport format, full-sized, two-sided photos of every major type, including mideast and African counterstamp types & Fantasies. Separate valuations sheet. 208p, hc, 1969 | 19.50 |
| Michael, Tom & Cuhaj, George | Coins & Currency of the Middle East From Krause Publications, a lavish introduction and selective catalog of coins, banknotes, medals (1970s-date), plus pogs, books on military lore, comics, propaganda leaflets & other mementos, aimed at beginning collectors in the armed services. "Positive spin" photos of troops & locals. Spacious layout, full color, coated stock, unlike SCWC series. 272p, 6x9", sc, 2006 [$15] | FIND IT |
| Semple, Clara | A Silver Legend: The Story of the Maria Theresa Thaler Popular history of the coin and its use in the East. Includes color & b&w photos but not a catalog of varieties. 165p, 25x19c, hc?, 2005, List £19.95 | FIND IT |
| Misc.1 | Info Packet on modern Islamic series, mostly photocopies of research 1960s-80s now incorporated in KM except for background info: Jordan by Freda, Afghanistan by Spengler, Yemen by ?, Saudi extracts from British Mint report, etc., abt. 50pp, loose | 4.00 |
| EXONUMIA - GLASS WEIGHTS - ANTIQUITIES |
| SEE ALSO: World Exonumia page. |
| Balog, Paul | Ummayad, Abbasid and Tulunid Glass Weights and Vessel Stamps (ANS#13) Standard work on early glass "money." 322p+54pl, 8x11", hc, 1976 | 47.50 |
| Miles, George | Early Arabic Glass Weights & Stamps(ANSN#111) 176?p+14pl, sc, 1948 | FIND IT |
| Miles, George | Early Arabic Glass Weights & Stamps: A Supplement(ANS#120) 60p+4pl,sc,1951 | 15.00 |
| Miles, George | Contributions to Arabic Metrology II: Early Arabic Glass, Weights and Measure Stamps in the Benaki Mus., Athens (ANS#150) 64p+11pl,sc,1963 | 15.00 |
| Miles, George | Contributions to Arabic Metrology I: Early Arabic Glass Weights and Measure Stamps Acquired by the American Numismatic Society 1951-1956 (ANS#141) 134p+13pl,sc,1958 | 15.00 |
| Moorey, P.R.S. | Ancient Bronzes from Luristan Brief illustrated history of these extremely early Persian bronzes (incl. arrows) 51p+18pl, sc, 1974 | 8.50 |
| Schimmel, Jerry | French Tokens Not exhaustive, but catalogs196 French plus about 150 foreign or Colonial in French language, many from the Mideast. 34p, sc, 5.5x8.5", 1983 | FIND IT |
| Wood, Howland | The Gampola Larin Hoard (NNM61) Best work on the bent-wire Larins, with catalog 1934 original. 84p+20pl, sc | 10.00 |
| AUCTIONS / PRICE LISTS |
ANCIENT CHINA MODERN CHINA INDIA EAST ASIA ISLAM ANCIENTS EUROPE ETHNOGRAPHIC EXONUMIA BY ISSUER
NOTE: Many catalogs include valuations or rarity guides. I have noted this in the descriptions. See categories above. |
| Album, Stephen | Price Lists Indian, Islamic, pre-Islamic Mideast & other world coins, including gold. As the leading dealer in the filed, his past lists are a fount of information. Lists #1 (3/76) to #6 ((3/77), #1 a photocopy, the rest originals, not as substantial as later lists, but early ones are hard to find. Set: | 15.00 |
| Cordry, Scott | Auction Sales Mail Bid Auction #I (6/82) to X (4/89), complete run of the most important single auction series on modern Islamic coins. All with plates, estimated prices sheets (no PR were issued) Near-mint copies. (Set of #1-4 only $45.00) | FIND IT |
| Cordry, Scott | Fixed Price Lists Well-produced slick paper lists, usually photo-illustrated, all offering mid and high end modern (& some medieval) Islamic coins & banknotes. Some "name" collections. Great source of pricing and rarity information. Various issues from #38 (11/76) to #58 (9/82). Each: | 2.00 |
| Sotheby's | Islamic Sales A series of (usually) twice-annual mail and floor auctions 4/78 to 7/84 with illustrated catalogs, 6x9.5", sc, plates. Later sales with significant Islamic content also included ancient, English, and other material. (Complete set of 15 sales with Prices-realized sheets, difficult to assemble $265) Individual sales with P-r, as available: 4,10/78, 4,10/79, 4,10/80, 3,4,10/81, 3,10/82, 2,4,10/83, 7/84 EACH | 15.00 |
| Sotheby's | Islamic (Etc.) Sales From 1985 Sotheby's substantial Islamic offerings were incorporated in larger catalogs covering Ancient, English, and foreign coins & banknotes, 8.25x10.5", sc, plates. Catalogs include prices-realized unless noted*: 4,10/85, 5,10?/86*, 5,10/87* EACH | 20.00 |
| Spink-Taisei (Zurich) | Islamic Sale (#37) 9/16/91 ; 554 lots, Medieval & modern Islamic, mainly gold, organized by region with photos integrated in text; 171 lots India. 84p, 8.5x11",sc, with PR | 20.00 |
| JOURNALS & ARTICLES |
| BIBLIOGRAPHIES of Islamic articles in Num. Chron. Any others?
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| Broome, Mitchiner, Goron, Eds. | ONS Newsletter (Oriental Numismatic Society) An incomparable source of scholarly articles on coinage of India, Central Asia, Middle East with significant coverge of Orient and S.E. Asia. Regular features include news of conventions, exhibitions, auctions, new members, publication notes & reviews. Articles range from new discoveries and single item reports to catalogs and reviews of major series, generally competent & well-illustrated on slick paper. #1 (1970?) - #185 (Autumn, 2005) and continuing as Journal of the Oriental Numismatic Society #186 (Winter, 2006). Article indexesvailable by issue, and by subject. A full set of back issues plus all "Occasional Papers," as well as single issues are available to members. For membership information and availability / costs of publications contact Jan Lingen | |
| Broome, Mitchiner, Goron, Eds. | Oriental Numismatic Society Information Sheets & Occasional Papers Longer articles than appear in the Newsletter, some of them essentially standard works for specialized series. A list of these is available HERE. For membership information and availability / costs of publications contact Jan Lingen | |
| Barrage, Fawzan | as-Sikka An online, peer-reviewed journal of Islamic numismatics, published 1999-2002. Click on "as-Sikka" in menu at left. | |
| CLOSEOUTS & SINGLE COPY TITLES HERE. |