History of Money

History of Money
Author: Glyn Davies
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 1069
Release: 2010-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783162767

An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day. It includes the Barings crisis and the report by the Bank of England on Barings Bank; information on the state of Japanese banking; and, the changes in the financial scene in the US.

Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins

Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins
Author: Jeff Ambio
Publisher: Zyrus Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2008-02
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781933990101

Jeff Ambio is a well-known numismatic expert and auction cataloger. As one of the industry's most highly trained numismatic scholars, Ambio brings first-hand experience and expertise together to offer exclusive insider tips for the collector and investor - What do I look for? Which coin should I buy next? Is the coin available on the market? How much can I expect to pay? And how do I make the most of my investment? This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 through 1933 and informs the reader on a number of investing strategies, including collecting by type, variety, or rarer issues. The book includes over 150 high-resolution gold coin images, graphs, and vital pricing data. Each chapter begins with a brief history of a gold type, then goes on to describe various tactics or game plans to help the investor build his or her collection successfully and profitably.

Coins and Currency

Coins and Currency
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2019-08-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1476677964

 During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders. This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins with the origin of coins in ancient Sumer, and follows advancements in metallurgy and minting machines to paper, plastic, and electronic moneys designed to ease trade and halt counterfeiting and other forms of theft. A timeline of monetary history is provided along with a glossary and bibliography. Numerous photographs of coins and bills provide an up-close look at beautiful and ingenious artifacts.

Zecca

Zecca
Author: Alan M. Stahl
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780801863837

This is the first book to study in detail the workings of a pre-modern mint. Based on two coin hoards of 5,000 and 14,000 coins, documentary evidence and scientific analysis, Stahl presents a history of Zecca from its origins in the 9th century to 1423 and the dominance of this Venetian currency in Mediterranean trade.