Coins and Coin Collecting, The World Encyclopedia of: The definitive illustrated reference to the world's greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring over 3000 colour images

Newly updated edition 2020. A global illustrated history and guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day, featuring coins and collectables from up to 200 countries. The definitive illustrated reference to the world’s greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring more than 3000 images

An in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world’s first currencies.

Practical advice on evaluating grade and condition will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions, and step-by-step techniques show how to restore and preserve coins of all ages.

The country-by-country directory contains lively histories of modern-day territories and ancient regimes, plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence.

More than 3000 life-size images of wonderful coins illustrate this fascinating book, including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the Vatican coins and many more.

• | Author: James Mackay
• | Publisher: Anness Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 30, 2010
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780754823452
• | ISBN-10: 0754823458