Ancient Coin Collecting volume 5 by Wayne G Sayles

On the back cover:

The Romaioi, Greek citizens of the Roman East, stood squarely in the path of islamic expansion and saved Europe from being overrun by powerful tribes from the East. Their coinage reveals a society with strong religious under-currents and divergent philosophies, plagued by political and financial crises.

Ancient Coin collecting 5: The Romanion/Byzantine culture explores the history and art of a culture that survived for nearly 1,000 years. Through the timeless record of coins, you'll learn what happened after the fall of Rome, witness the sacking of Constantinople by marauding crusaders and experience the empire's last days under Constantine XI

This volume is the perfect introduction to the fascinating hobby of collecting ancient coins. Author, Wayne G Sayles entertains, educates and inspires beginner and expert collectors alike, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in studying and collecting coins from antiquity.

Special features include:

More than 300 photo's, including an illustrated guide to the emperors of Byzantium
A guide to coin attribution, along with denomination, dating and mint information
Powerful reference tools, including comprehensive index, bibliography and glossary