Stanley Lane-Poole was an archaeologist and orientalist, but he also
wrote many works on other subjects too. This particular book was first
published in 1874, and is on the subject of numismatics (the study or
collection of currency). It is a collection of essays on oriental coins,
which includes numerous plates on their appearance, and translations of
their inscriptions. To compliment the republication of this work, a
brand new introductory biography of the author has been added.