Product Description

This work presents 100 years of world monetary history portrayed in coins from every nation existing during the 19th century. It features all mint-issue coins of the world from 1801 to 1900, including tokens, patterns, sets, etc., fully illustrated and offering the most up-to-date pricing in 5 grades. This book is for the beginner and the expert interested in world coins. Huge price adjustments have been made throughout Europe, Russia, China and many other countries due to an expanding market in "classic coins". In addition, thousands of prices have changed as the result of an explosive market in precious metals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #380780 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 1248 pages

Ingram
From Napoleon to Florence Nightingale to Admiral Perry, the record of a dynamic century is frozen forever in the coins of the world. The detailed history of that record appears in this second edition. Readers can take advantage of the fully updated market values for all listings. 24,000 photos.

About the Author
Colin R. Bruce II and Thomas Michael are experienced and accomplished numismatists and researchers. Colin and Thomas are both avid collectors with a passion for this hobby.