World Coin Encyclopedia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A comprehensive numismatic reference work, World Coin Encyclopedia presents an authoritative and meticulously organized guide to coins from nations across the globe, spanning centuries of monetary history. Authored by Ewald Junge, it details the origins, designs, denominations, and historical contexts of coinage systems from a vast array of countries, making it an indispensable resource for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the hobby. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, grounding each entry in the political and economic circumstances that shaped the coins of each era. Richly informative, it illustrates how currency serves not merely as a medium of exchange but as a tangible record of a nation's culture, rulers, and identity. Collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike will find it an essential companion for identifying and understanding world coins with confidence and precision.
Author: Ewald Junge
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Barrie & Jenkins
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A comprehensive numismatic reference work, World Coin Encyclopedia presents an authoritative and meticulously organized guide to coins from nations across the globe, spanning centuries of monetary history. Authored by Ewald Junge, it details the origins, designs, denominations, and historical contexts of coinage systems from a vast array of countries, making it an indispensable resource for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the hobby. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, grounding each entry in the political and economic circumstances that shaped the coins of each era. Richly informative, it illustrates how currency serves not merely as a medium of exchange but as a tangible record of a nation's culture, rulers, and identity. Collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike will find it an essential companion for identifying and understanding world coins with confidence and precision.