Coins and Currency: An Historical EncyclopediaMcFarland & Company, 2003 - 562 sivua Throughout 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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... young Sabine women to serve Roman males as wives and producers of the next generation of citizens . Near the end of the republic , Sulla , Pom- pey the Great , and Julius Caesar began mint- ing private stocks of a gold piece called the ...
... young Sabine women to serve Roman males as wives and producers of the next generation of citizens . Near the end of the republic , Sulla , Pom- pey the Great , and Julius Caesar began mint- ing private stocks of a gold piece called the ...
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... Young hotheads mimicked the sticky - fingered ruler by brandishing alms baskets at peasants in the street and begging donations for Florus . The governor dispatched legionaries into the moil- ing crowd , but failed to locate the ...
... Young hotheads mimicked the sticky - fingered ruler by brandishing alms baskets at peasants in the street and begging donations for Florus . The governor dispatched legionaries into the moil- ing crowd , but failed to locate the ...
Sivu 500
... young Thomas created an un- precedented reputation at the Royal Academy's school of sculpture by winning two silver prizes . By age 16 , he was engrav- ing dies and won two gold medals from the Royal Society of Arts and a probationary ...
... young Thomas created an un- precedented reputation at the Royal Academy's school of sculpture by winning two silver prizes . By age 16 , he was engrav- ing dies and won two gold medals from the Royal Society of Arts and a probationary ...
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The Encyclopedia | 7 |
Time Line of Coins and Currency in History | 503 |
Glossary | 509 |
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Coins and Currency: An Historical Encyclopedia, 2d ed. Mary Ellen Snodgrass Rajoitettu esikatselu - 2019 |
Coins and Currency: An Historical Encyclopedia, 2d ed. Mary Ellen Snodgrass Rajoitettu esikatselu - 2019 |
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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