Uncovered: The Lost Coins of Early AmericaDon't make the mistake of thinking only millionaires or swash-buckling maverick archaeologists can own a National Treasure. A National Treasure can simply be an artifact that played a significant role in the founding and growth our nation. Our nation's first coins are such treasures. |
Contents
Section 1 | 15 |
Section 2 | 21 |
Section 3 | 25 |
Section 4 | 31 |
Section 5 | 47 |
Section 6 | 79 |
Section 7 | 100 |
Section 8 | 101 |
Section 9 | 109 |
Section 10 | 147 |
Section 11 | 151 |
Section 12 | 189 |
Section 13 | 197 |
Section 14 | 235 |
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