The Gold Coin

The Gold Coin
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-03
Genre: Central America
ISBN: 9780780740051

Determined to steal an old woman's gold coin, a young thief follows her all around the countryside and finds himself involved in a series of unexpected activities.

The Mystery of the Gold Coin

The Mystery of the Gold Coin
Author: Harper Paris
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 144249719X

Second graders Ethan and Ella are sad about moving away from their hometown to travel the world with their mom, a journalist, and dad, who will home school them, but before they go they have a mystery to solve.

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Gold Coins #5

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Gold Coins #5
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2004-07-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101076054

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!

The Silver Coin

The Silver Coin
Author: Andrea Kane
Publisher: Pocket Books
Total Pages: 490
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780671034092

At the close of "The Gold Coin, " Breanna Colby saves her identical cousin by shooting and maiming a hired assassin. In "The Silver Coin, " the assassin is back for revenge. As Royce Chadwick hunts for the madman, he falls for Breanna. National print ads, including "USA Today."

American Gold and Platinum Eagles

American Gold and Platinum Eagles
Author: Edmund Chuck Moy
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Coins, American
ISBN: 9780794839734

To create this book, Moy has drawn on a lifetime of interest in coins and precious metals, leading up to his 2006 confirmation as director of the U.S. Mint. Under his tenure, demand for American gold bullion coins multiplied more than fivefold, from less than 330,000 ounces in 2007 to 1,800,000-plus ounces in 2009, and counting. The U.S. Mint went from a major producer to the world's largest producer of gold, silver, and platinum coins, with bullion coins accounting for the majority of the Mint's revenues.

Two Sides to the Coin

Two Sides to the Coin
Author: Adam Wasserman
Publisher: Adam Wasserman
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1449555381

Traces the history of gold throughout the world from antiquity to the early twenty-first century, describing its value to humanity, and discussing its usage in art, jewelry, palaces, temples, and tombs, along with the role it has played in historic events.

Double Eagle

Double Eagle
Author: Alison Frankel
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-05-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0393330001

"A thrilling page-turner....This is a great read."—Publishers Weekly, starred review One coin, for years the only known 1933 twenty-dollar Double Eagle in the world, has inspired the passions of thieves and collectors, lawyers and charlatans. Its extraordinary story winds across seventy years and three continents, linking an almost unbelievable cast of characters: Theodore Roosevelt and a Philadelphia gold dealer with underworld connections; Egypt's King Farouk and an apple-cheeked Secret Service agent; London's most successful coin dealer and a retired trucker from Amarillo, Texas Alison Frankel's stylish narrative hums at the pace of a thriller. Her meticulously researched descriptions and vivid character studies bring the coin's history to life and illuminate the world of coin collecting, where the desire to possess often borders on madness.

Gold Coins of Ancient Rome

Gold Coins of Ancient Rome
Author: Adam Crum
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578817873

The pursuit of collecting ancient Roman coins creates a legacy rich in historical intrigue and a lasting store of wealth. Western, Middle Eastern, and North African civilizations are deeply rooted in what we remember as the Roman Empire. Today collectors, numismatic scholars, and history buffs are inspired by these little works of art.For thousands of collectors and investors, the contributions of Adam Crum to the world of rare and historical gold coins form a foundation that can assist a collector of any level. His countless published articles, many contributions to numismatic books, and his own authored books have entertained, inspired, and stimulated thousands of collectors for decades.In this book, Adam takes you on a historical journey from the beginnings of Julius Caesar's rule in 44 BC to the end of the Flavian Dynasty in 96 AD. I believe any reader interested in historically significant rarities will be inspired to seek out more in-depth tales that these coins rich in history have inspired. The amazing set highlighted in this little book is a beautiful example of a Twelve Caesars collection that can be assembled with patience and perseverance. Each coin within is a true rarity of museum quality and the entire collection is one in which a legacy can be formed.