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True stories about Greek coins / written and designed by Audrey Briers

by Audrey Briers

This introductory text for children explores Greek history and mythology through the study of ancient coinage. It features the legend of King Minos and depictions of deities found on coins from Athens, Corinth, Aegina, and Rhodes.

Accession 104 ISBN 0907849563 Publisher Ashmolean Museum
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