Coins and Currency: An Historical EncyclopediaThroughout history, money has developed along with society. During ancient times currency took many forms, including such varied items as beaver skins and sea salt blocks. As societies made technological and artistic advancements, their monetary systems and currencies advanced as well. Today, coins and currency are an important part of the historical and archaeological record, providing information regarding the culture, religion, interests, and major leaders of societies throughout the world. This reference work offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. Not only does this sourcebook cover the evolution and circulation of money throughout history, it also includes biographical information on the designers of coins and the creators of various monetary systems. A timeline of important events in the history of money is included, along with a glossary and bibliography. Photographs of coins and bills enhance the text, providing an up-close look at many beautiful artifacts. |
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... Hand Striking , Etc. ) . A year later , he began testing the simplified one - stroke coining method on the franc and demi - franc , which bore the saucy inscription “ Espreuve Faicto Par L'Expròs Commandement du Roy Louis XIII ...
... Hand Striking , Etc. ) . A year later , he began testing the simplified one - stroke coining method on the franc and demi - franc , which bore the saucy inscription “ Espreuve Faicto Par L'Expròs Commandement du Roy Louis XIII ...
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... hand - strik- ing . The first half of the 17th century was a low point in European coinage . After the onset of the Thirty Years ' War in 1618 , provoked by religious , dynastic , territorial , and trade rival- ries , individual nations ...
... hand - strik- ing . The first half of the 17th century was a low point in European coinage . After the onset of the Thirty Years ' War in 1618 , provoked by religious , dynastic , territorial , and trade rival- ries , individual nations ...
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... hand- striking of commemorative half - dimes . Rit- tenhouse remained on the job until 1795. The current mint honors his expertise with a coin collection displayed in the David Rittenhouse Room . According to first U.S. Mint officer ...
... hand- striking of commemorative half - dimes . Rit- tenhouse remained on the job until 1795. The current mint honors his expertise with a coin collection displayed in the David Rittenhouse Room . According to first U.S. Mint officer ...
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American bank Barrie Cook Beauty and Lore bills British bronze bullion Canadian Numismatic Association Cardiff cash century Charles Checkmark Books circulation coinage coiners Coins & Currency colonial copper counterfeit cowries Cribb Croton-on-Hudson crown David denarius dollar drachma Elvira emperor Encyclopedia of Money England English engraver euro France French George German Glyn gold coins Greek Guy Clark Henry History of Money hoard Ibn Battuta India Islamic Islands issued James John king Larry Latin London Lore of Coins Medals Medieval metal minted monetary Money from Ancient moneyers motto National Numismatic Oxford University Press paper money penny Philip pictured pieces of eight pirate produced Riverwood Riverwood Publishers Robert Roman royal Royal Mint shekels ship silver coins SOURCES Spain Spanish stamped Stoddart struck symbol thaler Thomas tion tokens Toronto trade treasury U.S. coins U.S. Mint University of Wales Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli Wales Press William World York