The story of coins.
By: Illustrated by James E. Barry.
Contributors: Barry, James E., illus.
Series: A Story of science series book
Publisher: Harvey House
Published: 1968
Place of publication: Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
Subjects: Numismatics -- Juvenile literature.; Coins.; Coins -- Collectors and collecting.
Description: A survey of coins showing their gradual rise in popularity as a standard of exchange in the ancient world. Discusses minting and rare coins and what makes them valuable. Includes a key to mint markings, a coin glossary, and a bibliography.