Coins and Currency: An Historical EncyclopediaMcFarland & Company, 2003 - 562 من الصفحات Throughout 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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... pieces of eight . Morgan's share of the coins bought him his own vessel . Under General Venables , Morgan ac- cepted a staff position in Oliver Cromwell's army and arrived in Barbados in the heyday of piracy on the Spanish Main . At age ...
... pieces of eight . Morgan's share of the coins bought him his own vessel . Under General Venables , Morgan ac- cepted a staff position in Oliver Cromwell's army and arrived in Barbados in the heyday of piracy on the Spanish Main . At age ...
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... pieces of eight The stereotypical pirate cache , silver pieces of eight , properly known as de a ocho reales ( " eight royals " ) , were Spanish milled pesos , a high silver content coin worth one Spanish dollar . Widely circulated from ...
... pieces of eight The stereotypical pirate cache , silver pieces of eight , properly known as de a ocho reales ( " eight royals " ) , were Spanish milled pesos , a high silver content coin worth one Spanish dollar . Widely circulated from ...
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... pieces of eight . Armed flotillas bore payloads east to Havana , the primary naval base of the Caribbean , which was guarded by the fort called Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro and by a ... piece , stamped " pieces of eight • 343.
... pieces of eight . Armed flotillas bore payloads east to Havana , the primary naval base of the Caribbean , which was guarded by the fort called Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro and by a ... piece , stamped " pieces of eight • 343.
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Africa American bank Barrie Cook Beauty and Lore bills British bronze bullion Cardiff cash century Charles Checkmark Books circulation City 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 India Islamic Islands issued James James Barton Longacre John king Larry Latin London Lore of Coins Medals Medieval metal minted mintmaster monetary Money from Ancient moneyers motto National Numismatic Offa of Mercia paper money penny Philip pictured pieces of eight pirate produced Riverwood Riverwood Publishers 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 World's Coins York