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The goal of the Newman Numismatic Portal is to create the world’s most comprehensive online encyclopedia of American and Colonial coinage, currency, realia, and related correspondence and published literature. Materials from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society’s coin collections and supporting reference libraries will be digitized along with Washington University Libraries’ collections and made freely available to an online community of scholars and enthusiasts.
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The American Numismatic Society
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The American Numismatic Society is an organization dedicated to the study of coins, currency, medals, tokens, and related objects from all cultures, past and present. The Society's headquarters in New York City has the foremost research collection and library specialized in numismatics in the United States. These resources are used to support research and education in numismatics, for the benefit of academic specialists, serious collectors, professional numismatists, and the interested public.
Eric P. Newman Archives
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Eric P. Newman, numismatic scholar, was born in St. Louis in 1911. The Newman archives include papers from the estate of Burdette G. Johnson, a St. Louis dealer active in the first half of the 20th century. Newman further maintained personal correspondence files with hundreds of individuals beginning in the 1930s and extending into the 2010s. Newman also created research files on a variety of topics with particular focus on the pre-Federal era numismatics.
American Numismatic Society Archival Folders
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A collection created by Internet Archive to separate bound resources from archival folders being digitized at the American Numismatic Society Library.
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Strange Case of the 1933 Double Eagles
by David Lisot Video Library
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Greg Weinman, U.S. Mint senior counsel, speaks on the 1933 double eagle. Recently ten coins were shown to the government for authentication that the government promptly confiscated. Hear the story of these coins and the logic for the actions taken from the attorney for the US Mint.
Topics: newman portal, 1933 double eagle, Greg Weinman, David Lisot, Cointelevision, coin collecting, gold...
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Coin Collecting On A Budget: $50 and Under
by Lianna Spurrier
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Lianna Spurrier discusses multiple approaches to coin collecting on a budget.
Topic: Numismatics
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Pesonal Tokens and Medals of American Numismatists
by Pete Smith
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A record of the Pete Smith collection of tokens and medals of American numismatists, describing thousands of such pieces from the 19th to 21st centuries.
Topics: Numismatics, Tokens, Medals
The American Numismatic Society
Numismatic finds of the Americas : an inventory of American coin hoards, shipwrecks, single finds, and finds in excavations
by Kleeberg, John M.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-336) and index
Topic: Coin hoards
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Lost And Found: The Nova Constellatio Set
by Lianna Spurrier
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Where did out coins come from? The first US coins were the Nova Constellatios, which few know the full history behind. This brief documentary explores the creation, discovery, and identification of this historic series.
Topics: Numismatics, Nova Contellatio
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 8 [Supplement, M-Z]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 8, supplementary to vols. 1-6 and covering the letters M-Z.  This volume also contains the second supplement (A-Z) and an index to the illustrations in all volumes.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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American Numismatic Biographies
by Pete Smith
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Capsule biographies of approximately 1800 individuals involved with American numismatics, including dealers, authors, industry leaders, artists, and subjects.
Topic: Numismatic Biography
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 1 [A-D]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 1, covering the letters A-D.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 3 [I-MA]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 3, covering the letters I-MA.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 7 [Supplement, A-L]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 7, this is a supplement to vols. 1-6, covering the letters A-L.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Civil War Tokens and Tradesman's Store Cards: a tentative list of the Civil War tokens, and store cards issued by the merchants of the United States, and used as money during the period from 1861 to 1864
by George Hetrich & Julius Guttag
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Topic: Tokens
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Vol 2013: Auction Eighty-Three
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 2 [E-H]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 2, covering the letters E-H.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
The American Numismatic Society
A catalogue of the books, autographs, engravings, and miscellaneous articles, belonging to the estate of the late John Allan. [04/25/1864]
by Bangs, Merwin & Co.
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April 25, 1864
Topic: Allan, John
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American Journal of Numismatics (Second Series), vol. 12
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Topic: Numismatics
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Catalog of the Collection of Gold and Silver Coins and Medals of Ancient Greece and Rome, Europe and America, Particularly the Dollars of the World Formed by Charles Gregory
by Chapman, Samuel Hudson
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Chapman catalog
Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Coins, Medals, Gregory, Charles
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Vol 2008: The Early Paper Money of America
by Eric P. Newman
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Topics: Numismatics, Paper money
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Vol 2013: Auction Eighty-Two
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Presidential Coin and Antique, Sale #86
by Presidential Coin and Antique
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Summer 2016 sale of the Presidential Coin & Antique Company, #86 in the series.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Vol 2011: Auction Eighty One
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Vol 2002: Dan Hansen Collection of Official Presidential Inaugural Medals
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Hansen, Dan
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Vol 1864: Catalogue of the Late Mr. John Allan, of Choice, Scarce, Curious, and Unique Books
by Bangs, Merwin & Co.
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Topics: Allan, John, Auction catalogs
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Vol 1921: Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money: Lynch, Tilden, and Other Collections
by Elder, Thomas L.
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Coins, Medals, Bank notes
The American Numismatic Society
Catalogue of the John Story Jenks collection of coins. [12/07/1921]
by Chapman, Henry
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General
Topic: Jenks, John Story
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The Story Of Nero Through His Coins
by Lianna Spurrier
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Nero is remembered as a bloodthirsty, ruthless, and immoral ruler. But was he really that bad? His coins say maybe not.
Topics: Numismatics, Ancient
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Vol XI No. 256: Petersons' Counterfeit Detector and National Bank Note List
by T. B. Peterson & Brothers
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The extended title reads: "Containing the names of all genuine and fraudulent national banks, compiled from official authority."
Topics: Counterfeits and counterfeiting, Newspapers, Bank notes
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Vol 2003: Charles Litman Collection of Hard Times Tokens
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Litman, Charles
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 6 [T-Z]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 6, covering the letters T-Z.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Vol 2015: Auction Eighty-Five
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Vol 2422: Second Supplement to the Trade Tokens of Texas
by William E. Fowler and John H. Ribbe
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Topics: Numismatics, Periodicals, Tokens, Medals
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Odd Denominations
by Lianna Spurrier
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Why did America have a two cent piece? Three cent pieces? A twenty cent piece? All of these coins seem superfluous is today's society, but most of them made a lot of sense when they were first introduced.
Topic: Numismatics
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Vol 2013: Auction Seventy-Nine
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Collection of Ancient and Modern Coins of George H. Earle, Jr.
by Chapman, Henry
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Earle, George H., Numismatics, Coins
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Indian Peace Medals Issued in the United States
by Bauman L Belden
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Topic: Medals
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 5 [R-S]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 5, covering the letters R-S.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
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Vol 2002: Public Auction 16
by Bourne, Remy
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Topics: Numismatics, Booksellers, Auction catalogs
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Vol XI No. 254: Petersons' Counterfeit Detector and National Bank Note List
by T. B. Peterson & Brothers
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The extended title reads: "Containing the names of all genuine and fraudulent national banks, compiled from official authority."
Topics: Counterfeits and counterfeiting, Newspapers, Bank notes
Newman Numismatic Portal
Vol VII No. 159: Petersons' Philadelphia Counterfeit Detector and Bank Note List
by T. B. Peterson & Brothers
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The extended title reads: "Containing the names of all genuine and fraudulent national banks, compiled from official authority."
Topics: Counterfeits and counterfeiting, Newspapers, Bank notes
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Vol 1863: Thompson's Bank Note and Commercial Reporter
by Thompson Brothers
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Topics: Bank notes, Periodicals, Counterfeits and counterfeiting
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Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 4 [MB-Q]
by Leonard Forrer
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Forrer's Dictionary of Medallists, vol. 4, covering the letters MB-Q.
Topics: Numismatics, Medals
Newman Numismatic Portal
Vol 1906: Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1906
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 23: John J. Ford, Jr. Collection of Coins, Medals and Currency, Part 23
by Stack's
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Topics: Numismatics, Auction catalogs, Ford, John J., Jr.
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Vol 13 Issue 38: Gobrecht Journal: For Collectors of the Liberty Seated Coin Series
by Liberty Seated Collectors Club
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For collectors of the Liberty seated coin series designed by Christian Gobrecht, issued 1837 to 1891.
Topic: Coin types – Liberty -- Collectors and collecting – Periodicals
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Vol 1997: Charles McSorley Collection of Nineteenth Century Political Campaign Tokens
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, McSorley, Charles
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Vol 1921: Public Auction Sale of the Rare Coin Collections of the Late M.K. McMullin, Esqr., of Pittsburg (Sold by order of Mrs. McMullin), H.C. Whipple, Esqr., and Others
by Elder, Thomas L.
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Topics: McMullin, M.K., Whipple, H.C., Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Coins
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Vol 1998: Public Auction 7
by Bourne, Remy
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Topics: Numismatics, Booksellers, Auction catalogs
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Vol 2: The Universal Cambist and Commercial Instructor
by Kelly, P.
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Topics: Weights and measures, Money, Foreign exchange
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Numismatics International Bulletin
by Numismatics International
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Numismatics International Bulletin for September-October 2008
Topic: Numismatics
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Vol 2006: Benj Fauver Collections
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Fauver, Benj
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Vol 2001: Public Auction 13
by Bourne, Remy
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Topics: Numismatics, Booksellers, Auction catalogs
Newman Numismatic Portal
Secretary of the Treasury Annual Report, 1871
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Topic: Numismatics
Newman Numismatic Portal
Vol 10: John J. Ford, Jr. Collection of Coins, Medals and Currency, Part 10
by Stack's
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Topics: Numismatics, Numismatics, Auction catalogs, Ford, John J., Jr.
The American Numismatic Society
Rare coins, medals, tokens, paper money, curios, relics, gems, etc. ... the Cary, McGill, Heaton, Havemeyer, Kinports, Craddock, Little, Morris, Haller, and other collections. [02/03/1926]
by Elder, Thomas L. (Thomas Lindsay)
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United States, etc. , Medals , Washington
Topic: Cary, Isaac H
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Vol 1927: Public Auction Sale Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, etc. The Haintz, Williams, and Other Collections
by Elder, Thomas L.
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Topics: Williams, R.S., Haintz, H.T., Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Coins, Medals, Bank notes
The American Numismatic Society
An auction of orders, decorations, medals and militaria. [06/23/2005]
by Dix Noonan Webb
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Lots: 1-1456
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Vol 1999: Maryland Merchant Tokens Index
by The Maryland Token and Medal Society
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Topics: Numismatics, Periodicals, Tokens, Medals, Maryland
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Vol 2005: Auction 74
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
Newman Numismatic Portal
Catalogue of Ancient Greek and Roman, English, Foreign and American Coins and Medals of Thomas Warner
by Chapman, Samuel Hudson; Chapman, Henry
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Warner, Thomas, Numismatics, Coins, Medals
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Vol 1999: Public Auction 9
by Bourne, Remy
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Topics: Numismatics, Booksellers, Auction catalogs
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Vol 1926: Public Auction Sale Rare Coins, Medals, Tokens, Paper Money, Curios, Gems, Relics, Etc. The Collections of the Late William Poillon, G.W. Lee, and Others
by Elder, Thomas L.
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Topics: Poillon, William, Lee G.W., Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Coins, Medals, Bank notes
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Vol 2000: Public Auction 11
by Bourne, Remy
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Topics: Numismatics, Booksellers, Auction catalogs
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Vol 1887: Report of the Director of the Mint upon Production of the Precious Metals in the United States during the Calendar Year 1887
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 1988: Paul Magriel Collection
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics, Magriel, Paul
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Vol 38n1-4: The Civil War Token Journal
by Civil War Token Society
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Topics: Numismatics, Periodicals, Tokens
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Vol 1931: Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1931
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 22n3: The Asylum: 25 Years of the Numismatic Bibliomania Society
by Numismatic Bibliomania Society
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Topics: Numismatics, Book collecting
Newman Numismatic Portal
Odd & Curious And Traditional Money
by Charles Opitz
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A comprehensive guide to odd & curious money, listing hundreds of objects (besides currency and coin) historically used as a medium of exchange.
Topic: Numismatics
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Vol 1903: Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1903
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 1904: Annual Report of the Treasurer of the United States for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1904
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 2010: Auction Eighty Featuring the 1917 Woodrow Wilson Official Inaugural Medal
by Presidential Coin and Antique Company
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Topics: Auction catalogs, Numismatics
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Vol 1967: Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1966
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports
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Vol 1918: Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1918
by United States Mint
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Topics: United States Mint, Coinage, Mint reports

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