Download or read book Making Money written by Christine Desan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revisionist history of the development of the modern monetary system, Desan argues that money effectively creates economic activity rather than emerging from it. Her account demonstrates that money's design has been a project central to governance and formative to markets.
Download or read book GB Continental Currency and Coins written by David Q. Bowers and published by Whitman Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only a few weeks after the Shot Heard Round the World, the American Continental Congress authorized its very first issuance of paper money. Continental Currency was based on the hope of a young nation's future and a war for liberty, not on a solid foundation of silver or gold. Despite being plagued by counterfeiting, depreciation, and distrust in the marketplace, this currency marked a great forward step for Britain's freedom-seeking colonies, and its effects on American money would be felt for generations. This Guide Book brings together history, art, and numismatic knowledge to present the complete story of Continental paper money and the mysterious Continental dollar coin (or is it a medal?). Inside you'll find large, full-color images of every Continental Currency bill and 1776 Continental dollars, valuations, market-performance comparison, and historical context for the creation of the currency and the mottoes and emblems shown on these pieces of Revolutionary War history.
Download or read book Strike It Rich with Pocket Change written by Ken Potter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins • Terms and definitions associated with error coins Whether it's a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that's worth $2,000 - $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 - $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.
Download or read book Coins and Other Currency A Kid s Guide to Coin Collecting written by Tamra Orr and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Charlie brings a box of his grandpa’s old coins to school, his classmates want to learn all about collecting coins and other currency. Join them as they learn how the idea of money started and the strange things people used before they invented metal coins and paper bills. Find out how coins are made, what secrets can be found on a dollar bill, and how to start your own coin collection. Meanwhile, you’ll learn some fascinating facts about the history and culture of currency from countries all over the world. With this book, you’ll be well on your way to being a knowledgeable numismatist.
Download or read book Money that Changed the World written by Svein H. Gullbekk and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coins and Currency written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Warman s U S Coins Currency Field Guide written by Arlyn G. Sieber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-23 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy guide will help novice and experienced coin collectors make profitable decisions about everything from pennies to dollars. Filled with 450 brilliant color photos and illustrations, advice on coin grading, detecting counterfeits, and properly handling coins and notes, this compact reference is big on information. Readers will discover details about everything from U.S. nickels, dimes and quarters, to gold coins and gold bank notes, and treasury notes, among others.
Download or read book Mint Errors to Die For written by Joseph Cronin and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 304-page reference book (8.5 by 11 inches) is a must-have for those who love collecting coins, especially U.S. Mint errors. Inside you'll learn many different error types along with seeing HD color photos and detailed explanations of how they occur and what to look for. There's also a chapter on how to identify coins that are damaged, altered, or are counterfeit that merely look like genuine errors. Be prepared to be blown away in this well-crafted masterpiece that is fit for both beginners and experienced collectors. Get your copy today!
Download or read book U S Coins Currency Warman s Companion written by Allen G. Berman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.
Download or read book On Chinese Currency written by Willem Vissering and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Warman s Coins Paper Money written by Allen G. Berman and published by Warman's. This book was released on 2002 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated reference guide for all types of currency found throughout history and around the world, with up-to-date pricing.
Download or read book Standard Catalogue of United States Coins and Currency written by Wayte Raymond and published by . This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On Chinese Currency written by W. Vissering and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Warman s U S Coins Currency Field Guide written by Arlyn G. Sieber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The take-it-with-you collecting resource... Warman’s® U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide 4th Edition Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, this dynamic Field Guide to U.S. money is the most complete and compact guide on the market. You’ll find: • New information on 2009 and 2010 circulating issues, proof sets, uncirculated sets, America the Beautiful Quarters and Native American Dollars • Content and values for coins and currency from 1809 to the present, including proof and mint sets, Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Quarters, State Quarters, Presidential Dollars and modern commemoratives • Investment-grade gold and silver coins
Download or read book The Everything Coin Collecting Book written by Richard Giedroyc and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you one of the 125 million coin collectors in the United States? Whether you're a beginner or an avid collector, The Everything Coin Collecting Book is your accessible reference for this exciting and profitable hobby. Written by a well-known numismatic authority, this is only authoritative guide written in an approachable style for every reader. Read The Everything Coin Collecting Book and you'll learn about: Starting and maintaining a collection Coin terminology Grading and authenticating coins Rarity and coin values Covering it all-from starting a collection, to selling and trading like a pro-this is the all-in-one guide you need to maintain a successful collection and trade for profit.
Download or read book Warman s U S Coins Currency Field Guide written by Allen G. Berman and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Redesign of American currency is driving increased interest in collecting*Perfect price for new collectors and non-collectors wondering what the treasures in their piggy bank might be worth*Wide appeal - - online U.S. coin auctions top 17,000 daily, the largest numismatic organization reports a membership of 30,000 and experts estimate more than 2 million coin collectors in the worldCoin and paper money collectors may not yet rule the world, but they definitely have it all at their fingertips in today's expanding market. Participation in the State Quarter Program, radical new design of American currency and people figuring out collectible money is a great investment, have all brought new collectors into the fold. Now, there's a guide for collectors looking to invest a little and get a lot.Warman's. U.S. Coins and Currency Field Guide offers collectors: *Chapters covering evolution of U.S. money with the latest information on minted coins*More than 350 color photos to use in identifying coins *The same expertise as large-sized references in a compact packageAs a gift or personal purchase for the home library, this field guide is a solid investment in an exciting hobby.
Download or read book Picker s Pocket Guide U S Coins Currency written by Arlyn Sieber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your two cents' worth! Not long ago, a rare 1913 Liberty nickel sold for more than $3 million. Recently, a California couple found 1,400 Gold-Rush era coins worth more than $10 million in old jars buried on their land. Why even a Wisconsin State Quarter with a unique error can fetch $100 for someone with a keen eye. Discover for yourself the money to be found in found money with this indispensable, hands-on, how-to guide to U.S. coins and paper money. You'll uncover: • The current market values to U.S. coins and paper money • Tips to enhance your treasure hunt • The whys and how-comes of minted coins • Hundreds of color images Whether for pleasure or profit, the Picker's Pocket Guide is a real find!
