Historic Gold Coins of the World [Hardcover]

Burton Hobson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Ltd (September 20, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713705442
• ISBN-13: 978-0713705447
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,981,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Historic Gold Coins of the World, March 18, 2008

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This review is from: Historic Gold Coins of the World (Hardcover)

Historic Gold Coins of the World

By: Burton Hobson

Published: 1971

This beautifully illustrated book shows the history of gold coins. The coins are selected for both their historic importance and for their artistic merit. The book is successful both as a work of history and as an art exhibit.

The selection of coins is exceptional. The photography shows excellent detail. The text gives interesting background on the use of gold coins in the periods covered.

Overall this is a very attractive book.

I recommend "Historic Gold Coins of the World" both for reading pleasure and for the high quality pictures.

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