History of the United States Mint and Its Coinage
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Coins & Medals
| Author: | David W. Lange, Mary Jo Mead | ISBN: | 9780794834333 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing | Publication: | March 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | David W. Lange, Mary Jo Mead |
| ISBN: | 9780794834333 |
| Publisher: | Whitman Publishing |
| Publication: | March 1, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Whitman Publishing |
| Language: | English |
In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus. This book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy!
In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, author David W. Lange and researcher Mary Jo Meade present a fascinating look into the history of the United States Mint. From its roots in the pre-colonial eras, through independence and confederation, the intriques, tribulations, and triumphs of the 1800's, and into the modern day-through war, peace, famine, earthquakes, gold rushes, good times and bad-we follow the twists and turns of one of the federal government's most intriguing bureaus. This book features vintage photographs and documents throughout. Hundreds of enlarged, high-detailed images of American coins, tokens, medals and much more to enjoy!
