From Crime to Punishment Counterfeit and Debased Currencies in Colonial and Pre-Federal North America |
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| Author:
| Mossman, Philip L.
Jordan, Louis E. |
| Contribution by:
| American Numismatic Society Staff, |
| Series title: | Numismatic Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89722-327-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | American Numismatic Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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Ever since coinage was developed in ancient Lydia, an element of society has sought to debase the coin of the realm for personal gain not only by counterfeiting, but also by shaving away precious metal.
Ever since coinage was developed in ancient Lydia, an element of society has sought to debase the coin of the realm for personal gain not only by counterfeiting, but also by shaving away precious metal.