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The World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting : The Definitive Illustrated Reference to the World's Greatest Coins and a Professional Guide to Building a Spectacular Collection, Featuring over 3000 Colour Images by Philip Mussell and James Mackay (2010, Hardcover)
This is the ultimate expert guide to coins and coin collecting, fully updated for this new edition. 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Anness Publishing
ISBN-10
0754823458
ISBN-13
9780754823452
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92551561
Product Key Features
Author
Philip Mussell, James Mackay
Language
English
Topic
Stamps, Coins, Currency & Medals
Dimensions
Item Length
11.1in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
57.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting : The Definitive Illustrated Reference to the World's Greatest Coins and a Professional Guide to Building a Spectacular Collection, Featuring over 3000 Colour Images