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Author: T. W. Rhys Davis

Edition: Original 1975 version in mint condition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 66

Illustrated: Yes / Plates

Book Size: 10.25" H x 7.5" W

ISBN: 0916710246

ISBN: 9780916710248

Comments:

Ancient Coins and Measures of Ceylon by T. W. Rhys Davis includes references to coinage in Buddhist Literature, Weights, Measures, History of Ceylon under Kings which issued coins & description of the coins.

Well illustrated on large format pages.

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Author: C. R. Singhal

Edition: 1979 Reprint of the original 1935 version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 166

Illustrated: Yes / Plates

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0916710556

ISBN: 9780916710552 

Comments:

Coinage of the Sultans of Gujarat by C. R. Singhal is a book about the coin collection in the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India.

This book is a reprint from the original 1935 version. The book has 166 pages of which 11 pages are photo plates of coins.

The book also includes tables of markings, map, mint locations, ruler by ruler catalog from 1342 - 1584 AD.

Also includes gold, silver and copper coins, coin legends, Genealogical history of the Sultans.

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Author: J. W. Schuckers

Edition: 1978 Reprint of the original 1874 version published by John Campbell & Son, Philadelphia

Bound: Hard Cover

Pages: 128

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 8.5" H x 5.75" W

ISBN: 0915262126

ISBN: 9780915262120

Comments:

Finances and Paper Money of the U.S. Revolutionary War by J. W. Schuckers is a thorough history with substantial detail on the subject.

This is a hard covered, 128 page book that is well worth the money!

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Author: Don Taxay

Edition: 1983 Reprint of the original 1966 version

Bound: Hard Cover

Pages: 400

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 10.25" H x 7.25" W

ISBN: 0915262681

ISBN: 9780915262687

Comments:

The U.S. Mint and Coinage, by Don Taxay, a noted expert wrote this classic often quoted history of U.S. Coinage from its beginning.

Heavily illustrated, 400 pages and hard covered.

A really fine work and a must for every collectors library.

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Author: Department of the Treasury

Edition: 1978 reprint of the original version Issued by the Department of the Treasury in 1962

Bound: Hard Cover

Pages: 200

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 10.25" H x 7.25" W

ISBN: 0915262185

ISBN: 9780915262182

Comments:

History of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing - The First 100 years 1862-1962, producer of U.S. Stamps and Paper Money.

This is a high quality reprint of a scarce book issued by the Bureau and given to its employees. There are 200, well illustrated pages.

The original book sells for $175.00 if you can find one!

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Author: L S. & S. J. Durst

Edition: Original 1981 edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 62

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0915262541

ISBN: 9780915262540

Comments:

The World Gold Coin Value Guide by L. S. and S. J. Durst is a guide to world gold coin values based on the intrinsic value of each coin.

There are 1000’s of World Gold coins listed by country and showing the years of issue, coin weight in grams, the purity, gold weight in grams, and gold weight in troy ounces.

The Spot Market Price for gold in the book is from $300.00 to $1,000.00 per troy ounce.

The need for an easy-to-use valuation book for world gold coinage has never been more important than at the present time – this book more than meets that need!

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Author: L S. & S. J. Durst

Edition: Original 1980 edition

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 53

Illustrated: No

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0915262460

ISBN: 9780915262465

Comments:

The World Silver Coin Value Guide by L. S. and S. J. Durst is a guide to the intrinsic silver values of 1000's of world silver coins.

The Spot Market Price for silver in the book is from $1.00 to $100.00 per troy ounce.

Coins are listed by country, the years of issue, coin weight in grams, the purity, silver weight in grams, and silver weight in troy ounces.

The need for an easy-to-use valuation book for world silver coinage has never been more important than at the present time – this book more than meets that need!

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Author: F. A. Banks

Edition: 1955 Reprint of the original version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 180

Illustrated: Yes

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0942666410

ISBN: 9780942666410

Comments:

Coins of Bible Days by Florence Aiken Banks is a popular and well written book on biblical coins both old and new testament, including material on Greek and Roman coins used in biblical times.

The book is beautifully illustrated throughout.

This book is the companion to Biblical Related Coins written by J. Lovette.

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Author: Robert Göbl

Edition: 1990 Reprint of the original 1971 version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 100 - Plus 16 Photo Plates & 15 Tables

Illustrated: Photo Plates & Illustrated Tables

Book Size: 10" H x 7" W

ISBN: 0942666631

ISBN: 9780942666632

Comments:

Sasanian Numismatics by Robert Göbl is a major reference on the series and covers verities, rims, legends, dates, gold coinage, copper and silver coinage as well as mints and countermark's.

There is 16 full page photo plates of coins, 15 tables and 100 pages of text in this soft covered book that was updated and published in 1990.

Very important reference works in English.

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Author: George F. Hill

Edition: 1997 Reprint of the original version

Bound: Soft Cover

Pages: 48

Illustrated: Plate

Book Size: 9" H x 6" W

ISBN: 0942666305

ISBN: 9780942666304

Comments:

Ancient Methods of Coining by George Hill is a well written detailed description of how coins are made from 700 BCE through the Greek and Roman periods.

Manufacture of dies, planchet (coin blanks), legends on coins.

This book has some illustration (line drawing and photos.)