Coins and Currency

<p> During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders.</p><p> This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins