Ancient World "Classical Deception - Counterfeits, Forgeries and Reproductions of Ancient Coins" 2001
By Wayne G. Sayles; This illustrated catalogue takes an objective and candid look at the history of falsifying ancient coins. It traces the careers of well-known forgers and discusses the many fakes that proliferate in the modern market. Topics covered include manufacturing techniques, the collector response to the problem and tools and methods of detecting fakes; Hardbound with dust jacket; 196 pages; ISBN: 0-87341-968-5; New