Coins and Collectors
Author | : Q. David Bowers |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 0794842720 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780794842727 |
Rating | : 4/5 (727 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Coins and Collectors by : Q. David Bowers
Download or read book Coins and Collectors written by Q. David Bowers and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In more than 50 illustrated chapters, Bowers tells of famous coins, mysterious tokens and medals, beautiful paper money, and legendary hoards and collections. He gives the stories behind modern favorites and popular classics. Along the way he introduces famous coin designers, unscrupulous Treasury officials, brilliant scholars, Confederate raiders, globe-trotting magicians, burlesque dancers, and dueling numismatists." -- p. [4] of cover.