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Coins and Coin Collecting, The World Encyclopedia of

The definitive illustrated reference to the world's greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring over 3000 colour images
By James Mackay
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Coins and Coin Collecting: The World Encyclopedia of by James Mackay is the definitive illustrated reference for coin enthusiasts. With over 3000 full-colour images, it offers a comprehensive guide to the history, origins, and anatomy of coins worldwide, from ancient beginnings in the 7th century BC to modern-day issues. The book covers fascinating stories behind notable coins, detailed advice on evaluating condition and value, plus practical restoration techniques.
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This expert guide is ideal for coin collectors, history buffs, and anyone interested in the cultural and economic significance of currency. It suits both beginners seeking to build a collection and seasoned numismatists aiming to deepen their knowledge of global coinage.

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Newly updated edition 2020. A global illustrated history and guide to world coinage, from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day, featuring coins and collectables from up to 200 countries.

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Coins and Coin Collecting, The World Encyclopedia of by James Mackay is the definitive illustrated reference to the world's greatest coins, featuring over 3000 colour images. This expert guide to coins and coin collecting offers a detailed introduction to the origins, anatomy, and usage of coins, examining the birth of the world's first currencies.

Included is practical advice on evaluating grade and condition, enabling the amateur collector to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions. Step-by-step techniques are provided to show how to restore and preserve coins from all ages.

The fully-illustrated, country-by-country directory contains concise and lively histories of both modern-day territories and ancient regimes. It also offers engrossing stories about some of the most remarkable coins in existence.

This full-colour global guide explores world coinage from its origins in the 7th century BC to present times, covering coins and collectables from 200 countries. It provides an expert understanding of the value and identity of coins, including insights into dates, metals, denominations, shapes, mintmarks, and portraits.

The thorough introduction details the history of coin production worldwide, from its origins in the seventh century BC through developments by figures like Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and Napoleon, up to its role in today's society. It includes over 3000 life-size colour images of exceptional coins, such as the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties, the emergency World War One issues, and Vatican coins, among many others.

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ISBN: 9780754823452

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lorenz Books

Illustration: 3000 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Dr James Mackay was one of the world's foremost authors on collectables such as coins, stamps, antiques and bronzes, and wrote over 100 books and thousands of articles on the subject. He was co-editor of the annual Coins Yearbook and Banknote Yearbook (Token Publishing) and also wrote The Beginner's Guide to Coin Collection (Grange Books) and Value in Coins and Medals (Johnson Publications). He is also the author of The World Encyclopedia of Stamps and Stamp Collecting (Lorenz Books). Contributing Consultant Philip Mussell is an expert in numismatics and medals and is the Marketing Director of Token Publishing, a specialist publisher of coins, medals and other similar collectables.

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