Publisher's Synopsis
Tables of Ancient Coins, Weights, and Measures is a book written by John Arbuthnot in 1754. The book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient coins, weights, and measures used in various parts of the world throughout history. It includes tables of measurements and conversions, as well as descriptions and illustrations of the coins and weights used in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations. The book provides a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and numismatists interested in the study of ancient civilizations and their monetary systems. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of money and the evolution of economic systems.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.