Coins and Collectors

ISBN-10
0794842720
ISBN-13
9780794842727
Category
Numismatics
Language
English
Published
2014
Author
Q. David Bowers

Description

"In more than 50 illustrated chapters, Bowers tells of famous coins, mysterious tokens and medals, beautiful paper money, and legendary hoards and collections. He gives the stories behind modern favorites and popular classics. Along the way he introduces famous coin designers, unscrupulous Treasury officials, brilliant scholars, Confederate raiders, globe-trotting magicians, burlesque dancers, and dueling numismatists." -- p. [4] of cover.

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