 | 1881 - 230 pages
...standards, and obtain a just view of the relative values of the precious metals and the great lines of trade in the Greek and Roman world. For practical...and Case B into three. These compartments, numbered I.- VII., contain the principal coins current during the following periods : — I. circ. BC 700-480,... | |
 | Barclay Vincent Head - 1881 - 284 pages
...the ancient world, from the invention of the art of coining, about BC 700, down to 1he Christian era. Case A is divided vertically into four historical...and case B into three. These compartments, numbered I. to VII., contain the principal coins current during the following periods : — • I. — Circa... | |
 | John Ruskin - 1890 - 134 pages
...Iberian, &c., in various stages of development. . . . For practical purposes the medallist and art workman will find this series the most profitable as well...to perceive the suggestive value of designs, which, on however small a scale, are essentially large in treatment." — From the preface by the Editor.... | |
 | John Ruskin - 1890 - 122 pages
...development. . . . For practical purposes the medallist and art workman will find this series the mcst profitable as well as the safest guide. The artist...to perceive the suggestive value of designs, which, on however small a scale, are essentially large in treatment." — From the preface by the Editor.... | |
 | British Museum - 1894 - 378 pages
...standards, and obtain a just view of the relative values of the precious metals and the great lines of trade in the Greek and Roman world. For practical...however small, are essentially large in treatment. The Cases of Greek coins are divided vertically into seven historical compartments. These compartments,... | |
 | British Museum. Department of Coins and Medals, Herbert Appold Grueber - 1911 - 74 pages
...Greek coins many examples which surpass in skilful die-engraving any medals produced in modern times. The artist will not fail to perceive the suggestive...however small, are essentially large in treatment. The standing cases in which the Greek and Biblical coins are exhibited are numbered I-VIII. Cases I-... | |
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... the great lines of trade in the Greek and Roman world. For practical purposes, the medallist and the art-workman will find this series the most profitable as well as the safest guide. The artist will not fail to perceive the suggestive value of designs... 