Before you buy the coin buy the book! There are a number of great resources available to the beginning or experienced collector. In particular we think you will find the following titles very informative. Signed copies by Mr. Sayles are available upon request and are available directly from Wayne at wayne@ancientcoincollecting.com (Please mention our site : ) 

by Wayne G. Sayles.

VOL I: A roadmap to finding your way around the ancient coin fraternity. More than 200 photos, 25 tables and charts and a pronunication guide. Learn how to buy and sell coins effectively. Avoid the pitfalls that often hinder new collectors. 208pp. hardback. $24.95

by Wayne G. Sayles

VOL II: The roadmap continues and expands into the world of ancient GREEK coinage. Discover the differences in period and style as Greek coins are discussed as works of art. Learn how to read and date Greek coins. Includes a complete portrait gallery of Hellenistic kings. Written with a common sense approach that is user friendly. 208pp. Profusely illus., hardback. $24.95

Ancient Coin Collecting IV: Roman Provincial Coins

by Wayne G. Sayles

VOL IV: Roman Provincial Coins is a tour through the conquered lands occupied by Roman masters from the first century BC to the 3rd century AD. Includes details about reading and understanding the inscriptions and iconography on these interesting coins. 208pp. Profusely illus., hardback. $24.95

Ancient Coin Collecting: The Roman World-Politics and Propaganda

Ancient Coin Collecting Volume III. by Wayne G. Sayles

VOL III: Ancient ROMAN coins, and how to collect them, is the topic of this volume. Learn to read and understand coin legends. Discover how the Romans used coins for propaganda. Includes a complete portrait gallery of Roman emperors. 208pp. Profusely illustrated, hardback. $24.95

Ancient Coin Collecting VI: Non-Classical Cultures

by Wayne G. Sayles

VOL VI: Non-Classical Cultures are the civilizations on the fringe of the Greek and Roman worlds. This volume includes such people as the Celts, Scythians, Armenians, Parthians, Sasanians, Himyarites, Axumites, Kushans, Huns, Muslims, Jews, Elamites and many more. 208pp. Profusely illustrated, hardback. $24.95

Ancient Coin Collecting V: The Romaion-Byzantine Culture

by Wayne G. Sayles

VOL V: The Romaion/Byzantine Culture survived the fall of Rome and the Eastern Romans, who referred to themselves as Romaioi, built an enduring empire with its seat at Constantinople. Complete gallery of emperors, historical details and discussions of style in the art of Byzantium. 208pp. Profusely illustrated, hardback. $24.95

Counterfeits, Forgeries and Reproductions of Ancient Coins. An easy reading and candid overview of the history and nature of false coinage from antiquity to the present time. Traces the careers of the most well known forgers and some not so well known. Profusely illustrated. 208 pages. Hardback. $24.95

by William F. Spengler and Wayne G. Sayles. The new standard reference to this series, and the first serious update in 100 years. Volume I covers the Artuqids of Hisn Kayfa, Mardin and Diyarbakr. Hardback, 193 pages, fully illustrated, maps, glossary, attribution aids.

by William F. Spengler and Wayne G. Sayles. Volume II of this series covers the Zengids of Mosul, Sinjar and Al-Jazira. Hardback, 193 pages, fully illustrated, maps, glossary, attribution aids.