The 'archaic Smile' and Greek Coins - Paperback

by Jasper Burns (Author)

This profusely illustrated book presents a fully annotated portfolio of 84 spectacular ancient Greek coins displaying the famous "Archaic Smile." It also includes a discussion of the historical and cultural background and possible significance of the "Smile" in ancient Greek art. Maps showing the distribution of mints and a basic chronology of the Archaic Period are included. All coins are illustrated with enlarged photographs.