The Silver Coins of Massachusetts

The Silver Coins of Massachusetts
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Publisher : Amer Numismatic Society
Total Pages : 293
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ISBN-10 : 0897223160
ISBN-13 : 9780897223164
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Book Synopsis The Silver Coins of Massachusetts by : Christopher J. Salmon

Download or read book The Silver Coins of Massachusetts written by Christopher J. Salmon and published by Amer Numismatic Society. This book was released on 2010 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The silver coins of Massachusetts hold a special place in early American numismatics. They were the first coins struck in British North America, a mere generation after the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Because of their historical importance and charming style, they have prompted rich inquiry among scholars and an intense interest and desire among collectors. The Silver Coins of Massachusetts is a splendidly illustrated review of these coins, employing the latest historical and numismatic evidence as well as novel scientific analysis. Minting technique is explored in detail. All varieties of the coinage are newly classified with a consistent yet flexible taxonomic system that lists the varieties in chronological order and can readily accommodate potential future discoveries. The system allows an appreciation for how varieties evolved and the relative degree of change that occurred at each step. It is designed to be as simple as possible without oversimplifying, with all varieties named according to their obverse and reverse dies. The book includes a fully illustrated atlas that details important characteristic features. The last part of the atlas displays each variety at actual size to aid in attribution.


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