Discover the world’s coins in one trusted guide.
This reference compiles weights, fineness, and intrinsic values for gold and silver coins from nations around the globe, reduced to the U.S. standard.
Inside, you’ll find historical context, official coinage records, and practical tables to help evaluate value as market prices change. The book emphasizes coins still current in circulation, with careful attention to types, design changes, and reliable data drawn from official sources.
- Detailed coin-by-coin data for gold and silver, including weight and fineness in grains and mills.
- Tables converting coin values to United States money and current pound sterling equivalents.
- Special lists that translate intrinsic value into practical terms for merchants, exporters, and collectors.
- Notes on official coinage history, legislative acts, and how market price interacts with legal tender.
Ideal for readers of numismatics, trade history, and monetary history who want a practical, reference-ready overview of current gold and silver coinage across nations.