Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money, Volume 1

Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money - Volume I is an overview and history of Mexican coinage and currency. The first volume in this four-volume encyclopedia is a richly illustrated introduction to Mexican numismatics, from pre-Columbian money to the colonial era, independence, revolutions, modern coinage reforms, commemorative programs, bullion medals, and paper money. In addition to coins, this book covers primitive money, patterns, tokens, sets, orders and decorations, and other specialized numismatic topics.