Johannis 'Swintoni Syntagma MSS. Inscriptionum', vol iii, written in about the middle of the 18th century by J. Swinton
Johannis 'Swintoni Syntagma MSS. Inscriptionum', i.e. lists of inscriptions on coins of the Roman Empire, in four volumes. This volume contains 'Nummi Judaici', Greek coins of the East (fol. 4) and 'Nummi Græci Imperatorum Romanorum' (fol. 82). At fol. 225 is a letter from Thomas Osborne, the London bookseller, Oct. 17, 1752.
Dates
- Creation: written in about the middle of the 18th century by J. Swinton
Extent
226 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. V. 2. inf. 2. 19
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 28408.
Custodial History
Each volume bears 'M. Sykes'on the side, and was in the sir Mark Sykes sale in 1824.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Heber sale lot no. 1634: the four volumes of this work were bought for £3.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
12 1/4-12 3/8 × 7 3/4 in.
Repository Details
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