Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014
Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014

Author: Scott H. Miller

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780897223355

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"During the past 150 years, the American Numismatic Society has been a leader in the publication of art medals in the United States. Generally employing the finest medalists available, the Society has set an example few can match. In addition, with the exception of the United States Mint, no U.S. entity can boast so long and distinguished a contribution in this area. Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society, as it was known from 1864-1907, believed the issuance of medals to be a part of its mission from the earliest years of its existence. Author Scott H. Miller includes 60 medals issued by the ANS between 1865 and 2014 along with two COAC medals and the 1910 Actors' Fund Medal, all accompanied by color photographs. Many entries are supplemented by artist's sketches and archival photographs as well as the stories behind each issue. Four Appendixes include recipients of some of these medals as well as the list of dies, hubs, galvanos, and casts of ANS medals in the ANS's own collection."

The Tale of Tea
The Tale of Tea

Author: George van Driem

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789004386259

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The Tale of Tea presents a comprehensive history of tea from prehistoric times to the present day in a single volume, covering the fascinating social history of tea and the origins, botany and biochemistry of this singularly important cultigen.

Augustan Egypt
Augustan Egypt

Author: Livia Capponi

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-03-14

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1135873690

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First published in 2005. With updated documents including papyri, inscriptions and ostraka, this book casts fresh and original light on the administration and economy issues faced with the transition of Egypt from an allied kingdom of Rome to a province of the Roman Empire.

Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins
Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins

Author: Q. David Bowers

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794825416

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The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.

The Practical Book of Cobs
The Practical Book of Cobs

Author: Daniel Sedwick

Publisher:

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780982081808

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This popular book has been out of print since 1995 and unavailable for a number of years now, so this [fourth] edition should be a most welcome addition to the market! Greatly expanded from the previous edition (more than 100 pages longer!), this 20th Anniversary Edition contains a long new section on the shipwrecks that have yielded cobs over the years, complete with a foldout map and specified bibliographies for each wreck. Also, the assayer section incorporates the latest research information, with specimen photos of most of the assayers (not separated into a photo section as before). The values in the back, of course, have been updated. What has not changed, however, is the appeal to both beginners and advanced collectors alike, as well as dealers and jewelers who work with cobs. The Practical Book of Cobs offers readers a look at the following topics:Historical background / Elements of design / Market values / Extensive bibliography / Complete ID of mint marks, assayers, and period / How cobs were made and used / Treasure Fleets and other shipwrecks that produced cobs / How to buy and sell, and how to spot counterfeits.