ENGLISH

Coins and Currency : An Historical Encyclopedia, 2d Ed

By Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Book information

Publisher
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Year
2019
ISBN
9781476636658, 9781476677965
LCC
CJ59.S66 2019
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14677888 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
407\407
Time added
2023-08-21 23:21:36

Description

 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.

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