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.

Encyclopedia of U. S Gold Coins 1795-1933
Encyclopedia of U. S Gold Coins 1795-1933

Author: Jeff Garrett (Numismatist)

Publisher: Whitman Publishing

Published: 2008-05-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794822545

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An illustrated catalog of gold coins of the United States, including auction records, market values, and a coin-by-coin study.

Eric II
Eric II

Author: Rasiel Suarez

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 1455

ISBN-13: 9780976466413

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The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U. S. Coins
The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U. S. Coins

Author: Coin World Editors

Publisher: Avon Books

Published: 1995-08-01

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 9780380781874

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Organized for easy access, this book includes information and pricing on all coins and tokens struck for the 13 Colonies, pieces imported for Colonial use, state and local revolutionary era coins, pioneer gold coins, and all regular issues of the U.S. mint, as well as patterns and experimental pieces. Appendices include listings of organizations and treasury officials. 500 photos.

Coins and Currency
Coins and Currency

Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-07-29

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1476677964

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 During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders. This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins with the origin of coins in ancient Sumer, and follows advancements in metallurgy and minting machines to paper, plastic, and electronic moneys designed to ease trade and halt counterfeiting and other forms of theft. A timeline of monetary history is provided along with a glossary and bibliography. Numerous photographs of coins and bills provide an up-close look at beautiful and ingenious artifacts.

When Money Talks
When Money Talks

Author: Frank L. Holt

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 019751765X

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"Money may seem hopelessly mundane and culturally meaningless, but it has dominated--and documented--world history since the time of the ancient Greeks. This heavily illustrated book provides a spirited account of the first coinages and their living descendants in our pockets and purses. It explains how people from Jesus to The Beatles have used numismatics to explore the social, political, economic, and religious history of the world"--