Numismatic Archaeology of North America

Numismatic Archaeology of North America
Author: Marjorie H. Akin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2016-05-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1315521326

Numismatic Archaeology of North America is the first book to provide an archaeological overview of the coins and tokens found in a wide range of North American archaeological sites. It begins with a comprehensive and well-illustrated review of the various coins and tokens that circulated in North America with descriptions of the uses for, and human behavior associated with, each type. The book contains practical sections on standardized nomenclature, photographing, cleaning, and curating coins, and discusses the impacts of looting and of working with collectors. This is an important tool for archaeologists working with coins. For numismatists and collectors, it explains the importance of archaeological context for complete analysis.

Cash, Tokens, and Transfers

Cash, Tokens, and Transfers
Author: Brian J. Cudahy
Publisher: New York : Fordham University Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1990
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780823212781

This colorful history will appeal to borth the interested reader and transportation historian. Brian Cudahy's skillful narrative is combined with a wealth of period photographs. The first comprehensive history of public transportation in North America to be published in more than 60 years, the book traces the grwoth of urban mass transit from the horse-drawn street cars of the 1830's through the development of cable cars, electric street cars, subways, and buses, to the new light rail systems that are playing a key role in today's urban transit renaissance. The book is not bound to any geographical region and examines transit rail systems throughout the United States and Canada.

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion

U.S. Coins & Currency, Warman's Companion
Author: Allen G. Berman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-07-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440219303

This new edition of this coins and currency guide serves both experienced and entry-level collectors in your search for updated values and answers about U.S. coins and paper money. Written in a comfortable instructional tone, this book walks you through the evolution of U.S. money, spotting mint marks, and grading and handling coins; en-route to identifying and pricing all types of coins including State Quarters, new Nickels, gold coins, and paper money including treasury notes, silver certificates and demand notes, among others.

Alaska and Yukon Tokens

Alaska and Yukon Tokens
Author: Ronald J. Benice
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2010-03-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 078645718X

This reference work lists and describes all known tokens (privately issued substitutes for coins) used from the 1890s gold rush through 1959, when Alaska gained statehood. New to this edition are tokens from the Yukon Territory, with extensive coverage of Yukon tokens through 1989. Entries describe individual tokens, are arranged alphabetically, and are divided into seven sections: Traditional Alaska Tokens, Alaska Transportation Tokens, Alaska Food Stamp Change Tokens, Alaska Prison Tokens, Metallic Identification Chits, Yukon Territory Metallic Tokens 1897-1945, and Yukon Territory Plastic Tokens 1946-1989. For each token, information includes the issuer, a physical and historical description, and current value.

Warman's Coins And Paper Money

Warman's Coins And Paper Money
Author: Allen G. Berman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 869
Release: 2008-12-03
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 144021915X

The only single-volume guide to valuation and identification of coins, medals, tokens and paper money of the world. This is undoubtedly the best reference available for beginning coin collectors. Anyone with an interest in coins or paper money will appreciate the helpful, comprehensive, and easy-to-follow format of this book - the hobby's best introductory volume. Thorough, well-researched and well-illustrated, this book attempts to give readers a taste of all areas, including U.S., world and ancient coins, as well as tokens, medals, proof and mint sets, fractional and postal currency, paper money and checks. From the most-recognized publishers of numismatic references, as well as the source of all Warman's antique and collectibles book, this guide is a great value.