Coins and Currency

Release on 2003 | by Mary Ellen Snodgrass

This reference work offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts.

Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher: McFarland Publishing
ISBN: UOM:39015056841219
Category: Antiques & Collectibles
Page: 562
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Coins and Currency

Money has developed along with society throughout history. In ancient times currency took many forms, including beaver skins and sea salt blocks. As societies advanced technologically and artistically, so did their monetary systems and currencies. 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. It covers the evolution and circulation of money and provides biographical information on the designers of coins and the creators of monetary systems. A time line of important events is included, along with a glossary and bibliography. Photographs of coins and bills enhance the text.

Language: en
Pages: 562

Coins and Currency

Authors: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Categories: Antiques & Collectibles

Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Language: en
Pages: 283

Ceylon Coins and Currency

Authors: Humphrey William Codrington

Categories: Numismatics

Type: BOOK - Published: 1975 - Publisher: Asian Educational Services

Books about Ceylon Coins and Currency

Language: en
Pages: 39

Coins and Currency

Authors: United States. General Accounting Office

Categories: Coinage

Type: BOOK - Published: 2004 - Publisher:

Books about Coins and Currency

Language: en
Pages: 76

Coins & Currency

Authors: Brenda Ralph Lewis

Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction

Type: BOOK - Published: 1993 - Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Includes a history of coins and paper money, covering how different kinds of money are made, forgeries, how to find and identify coins, handling and trading, and how to display a collection.