When Money Talks


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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"--




Collecting World Coins


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The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U. S. Coins


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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.




2500 Coins of the World


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Coins have occupied a vital role in trade and society since their very first usage in the ancient kingdoms of Turkey, China and India. This unparalleled world reference guide turns this complex history into an accessible chronicle, with coins illustrated from every coin-issuing country in the world. Through the course of these information-packed pages and 2500 color images, the reader can travel more than eight millennia, and gain inspiration on how and where to start a country or themed collection.







World Coin Encyclopedia


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Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins


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Drawing on a lifetime of research, America's top coin historian presents the most comprehensive guide to U.S. coins ever published. The definitive numismatic reference book, with over 4,000 illustrations.




Complete Illustrated Guide to Coins and Coin Collecting


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An expert guide to coin history and collecting, with a countryby-country directory of classic examples.