Illustrated History Of The United States Mint; With A Complete Description Of American Coinage, From The Earliest Period To The Present Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789371344197)

A rare treasury reawakened step inside the forge where a nation s money and memory were minted. Illustrated History Of The United States Mint is George Greenlief Evans s definitive account of the US Mint evolution, now lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Evans s narrative traces American coinage from colonial curiosities to the Mint s 19th-century masterpieces, offering a richly illustrated US Mint description and a clear US Mint timeline. Readers will find detailed chapters on early American coins, explanations of minting processes, and profiles of key figures who shaped the history of US coins. This is both a technical coinage history book and a human story of industry, politics, and national identity indispensable to students of American numismatics and curious general readers alike. Historically significant and beautifully presented, this edition revives numismatic literature that was out of print for decades. Carefully restored for today s collectors and future generations, it combines original engravings and period detail with archival accuracy. More than a reprint, Alpha Editions offers a collector s item and a cultural treasure that belongs on the shelf of historians, classic literature collectors, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of America s currency. Whether you re seeking an authoritative illustrated coin history or a vivid survey of the history of US coins, this restored work is a cornerstone of American numismatics and an essential coinage history book.

Author: George Greenlief Evans
ISBN-10: 9371344199
ISBN-13: 9789371344197
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d