Coin Types: Their Origin And Development (1905)

MacDonald, George

ISBN 10: 1164608002 / ISBN 13: 9781164608004

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Coin Types: Their Origin And Development (1905)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164608002
• ISBN 13: 9781164608004
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Coin Types: Their Origin And Development is a book written by George Macdonald and first published in 1905. The book is an in-depth exploration of the history and evolution of coinage, tracing the development of coin types from their earliest origins to the modern era. Macdonald covers a wide range of topics, including the materials used to create coins, the designs and symbolism used on coins, and the political and cultural influences that have shaped coinage throughout history. The book is filled with detailed illustrations of coins from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of money and numismatics. Overall, Coin Types: Their Origin And Development is a fascinating and informative read that provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of coinage over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a popular Scottish lecturer and writer of novels, poetry, and fairy tales. Born in Aberdeenshire, he was briefly a clergyman, then a professor of English literature at Bedford and King's College in London. W. H. Auden called him "one of the most remarkable writers of the nineteenth century."