Coins and Currency: An Historical EncyclopediaThroughout history, money has developed along with society. During ancient times currency took many forms, including such varied items as beaver skins and sea salt blocks. As societies made technological and artistic advancements, their monetary systems and currencies advanced as well. Today, coins and currency are an important part of the historical and archaeological record, providing information regarding the culture, religion, interests, and major leaders of societies throughout the world. This reference work offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. Not only does this sourcebook cover the evolution and circulation of money throughout history, it also includes biographical information on the designers of coins and the creators of various monetary systems. A timeline of important events in the history of money is included, along with a glossary and bibliography. Photographs of coins and bills enhance the text, providing an up-close look at many beautiful artifacts. |
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... spirit never walked beyond our counting - house - mark me ! — in life my spirit never roved beyond the narrow limits of our money - changing hole ; and weary journeys lie before me ! ” ( ibid . ) . Dickens reprises the anguish that ...
... spirit never walked beyond our counting - house - mark me ! — in life my spirit never roved beyond the narrow limits of our money - changing hole ; and weary journeys lie before me ! ” ( ibid . ) . Dickens reprises the anguish that ...
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... Spirit money had other ritual applica- tions . It was integral in healing ceremonies of the tang - ki ( “ spirit medium " ) , who pricked his tongue and dripped blood onto spirit money to turn it into a blood charm for carrying next to ...
... Spirit money had other ritual applica- tions . It was integral in healing ceremonies of the tang - ki ( “ spirit medium " ) , who pricked his tongue and dripped blood onto spirit money to turn it into a blood charm for carrying next to ...
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... spirit money , money Grand Auntie can sup- posedly use to bribe her way along to Chinese heaven " ( Tan 1991 , p ... spirits in the afterlife . The riches passed to the Kabul Museum and remained until 1991 , when President Na- jibullah ...
... spirit money , money Grand Auntie can sup- posedly use to bribe her way along to Chinese heaven " ( Tan 1991 , p ... spirits in the afterlife . The riches passed to the Kabul Museum and remained until 1991 , when President Na- jibullah ...
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American bank Barrie Cook Beauty and Lore bills British bronze bullion Canadian Numismatic Association Cardiff cash century Charles Checkmark Books circulation coinage coiners Coins & Currency colonial copper counterfeit cowries Cribb Croton-on-Hudson crown David denarius dollar drachma Elvira emperor Encyclopedia of Money England English engraver euro France French George German Glyn gold coins Greek Guy Clark Henry History of Money hoard Ibn Battuta India Islamic Islands issued James John king Larry Latin London Lore of Coins Medals Medieval metal minted monetary Money from Ancient moneyers motto National Numismatic Oxford University Press paper money penny Philip pictured pieces of eight pirate produced Riverwood Riverwood Publishers Robert Roman royal Royal Mint shekels ship silver coins SOURCES Spain Spanish stamped Stoddart struck symbol thaler Thomas tion tokens Toronto trade treasury U.S. coins U.S. Mint University of Wales Vladimir Clain-Stefanelli Wales Press William World York