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Learn the stories of the most famous coins of the Bible from the widow's mite to the infamous thirty pieces of silver. Discover the historical and cultural details of the lies and times of the ancient peoples of Biblical days. Keep the coin replicas that come in each book as reminders of days past but still important in the history of the western world.
"Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES PAPER MONEY, fifth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Paper-money collectors will appreciate the depth of the research, and American history buffs will find the narrative fascinating. Whether you're new to the hobby or a longtime collector or dealer, you will benefit from the data provided for each currency series. Market valuations are compiled from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders. Hundreds of notes are pictured in crisp, full-color detail, face and back--dramatically illustrating the nation's history and its ideals." -- page 4 of cover.
The updated sixth edition of A Guide Book of United States Paper Money includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal note"€"from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets today"€"is described and cataloged in detail. Fascinating narrative captures the romance and history of American paper money, and also explores recent developments in the hobby and market, including the newest $100 bill and proposed redesigns of our currency with the portraits of famous American women. The book combines the hobby-standard Friedberg numbering system with retail values and hundreds of high-resolution, full-color photos. With updated and revised content, the sixth edition joins the critically acclaimed first through fifth editions, which have solidly established this book's reputation as a popular and best-selling hobby reference. Features include: More than 20,000 market values; quantities printed; all federal series, plus Fractional Cur
Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in the updated, revised third edition of Arthur and Ira Friedberg s Guide Book of United States Paper Money, one of Whitman s most popular sellers.
When So-Called Dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. The book begins with the legendary Erie Canal Completion issues of 1826 and proceeds to catalog 135 years of the Golden Age of American history, all the way up to 1961. Although there have been many propositions for reviving the book over the years, none were more than theoretical musings until two collectors, Tom Hoffman of Crystal Lake, IL and Jonathan Brecher of Cambridge, MA set the process in motion. They have been joined by two others, Dave Hayes and John Dean, to produce a remarkable new edition, of the sort that can only be the product of dedicated hob...
This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series. This series contains a collection of papers dealing with issues in both traditional ceramics (i.e., glass, whitewares, refractories, and porcelain enamel) and advanced ceramics. Topics covered in the area of advanced ceramic include bioceramics, nanomaterials, composites, solid oxide fuel cells, mechanical properties and structural design, advanced ceramic coatings, ceramic armor, porous ceramics, and more.
Numismatic auction catalogue containing Russian coins and medals. Numismatischer Auktionskatalog mit russischen Münzen und Medaillen. ------------------------------------- SINCONA Swiss International Coin Auction is a Swiss auction house for numismatics in Zurich, specializing in coins, medals, banknotes and decorations.
The standard reference on American currency, internationally acknowledged as the most comprehensive and universally recognized guide on the subject, illustrating and valuating all types of United States paper money. The fronts and backs of all classes and types of currency, from 3 cents to 10,000 dollars are illustrated in color, with text listing, describing and giving market values in up to seven states of preservation for every variety of paper money ever issued. Also contains sections on Colonial and Continental currency and a listing by type of the issues of the Confederate States of America (1861-1864). Also chapters on error notes, encased postage stamps and postage envelopes. Paper M...