“Hardship, Heartbreak, and Opportunity”—The Fascinating Tales Told by Colonial and Early American Money

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The second edition of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins debuted in September 2020. This essay is condensed from the book’s foreword, by Kenneth Bressett. The story of money, its everyday use in commerce, and how it is created for payment of taxes and use in trade, presents a chronicle of the … Read more

Updated Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins

Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins

Whitman Publishing announces the release of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins, second edition, by Q. David Bowers. The 352-page hardcover book will debut in September 2020, available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com), for $49.95. The Whitman Encyclopedia is the definitive reference on the coins, tokens, … Read more