This volume of the American Journal of Numismatics provides a glimpse into the world of coin collecting and the study of currency throughout history. Featuring articles by leading scholars and collectors, the journal offers a wealth of information on topics ranging from ancient coins to modern banknotes. And with contributions from the Boston Numismatic Society, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and its many fascinating dimensions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.