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""A Guide to the Select Greek and Roman Coins Exhibited in Electrotype"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Barclay Vincent Head, a renowned numismatist and curator of the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum. The book was first published in 1880 and serves as a detailed reference guide to the collection of Greek and Roman coins exhibited in the museum, which were reproduced using the electrotype process.The book begins with an introduction to the electrotype process and its significance in the field of numismatics. It then proceeds to provide a detailed description of the coins on display, including their historical and cultural significance, as well as their monetary value. The coins are organized chronologically, beginning with the earliest Greek coins and ending with the latest Roman coins.The guidebook includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of each coin, as well as information on their minting process, legends, and inscriptions. In addition, the book also provides a glossary of terms commonly used in numismatics, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced collectors.Overall, ""A Guide to the Select Greek and Roman Coins Exhibited in Electrotype"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as those interested in the art and science of numismatics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.