Symbolic Messengers

Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins

This web site has been created by Marshall Faintich, Ph.D.

All photos, drawings, and text are Copyright of the author None of the coins shown on these pages are kept at the residence of the author

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Astronomical Symbol Primer

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Symbolic Messengers of Medieval Man

The first comprehensive book that addresses the widespread use of astronomical symbols on medieval coins, with an introduction to the use of these symbols on ancient coins. This book is out of print and no longer available.

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Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins

A completely re-written version of Symbolic Messengers with a lot of new material, professionally edited, peer-reviewed, and fully indexed.
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Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins

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E-mail the Author: mfaintich@cyberwind.net